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Pakistan's Missile Threats to U.S. Surge by 2035

3/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

During a Senate intelligence committee hearing, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, warned that Pakistan's missiles could threaten the U.S. homeland.
The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment projects missile threats rising from over 3,000 to more than 16,000 by 2035.
Analysts say Pakistan's long-range missile development may include intercontinental missiles, but the program remains focused on India and the report notes ongoing India-Pakistan tensions that raise nuclear risk.

History

Historical Context

The 1971 India-Pakistan War, triggered by the Bangladesh Liberation movement, resulted in the creation of Bangladesh and a significant defeat for Pakistan, which lost approximately 93,000 troops. In the aftermath, Pakistan focused on missile development, with projections of over 3,000 missiles by 2026. Tulsi Gabbard's recent warnings highlight ongoing nuclear tensions that threaten regional and U.S. security.

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Story summary

During a Senate intelligence committee hearing, Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, warned that Pakistan's missiles could threaten the U.S. homeland.
The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment projects missile threats rising from over 3,000 to more than 16,000 by 2035.
Analysts say Pakistan's long-range missile development may include intercontinental missiles, but the program remains focused on India and the report notes ongoing India-Pakistan tensions that raise nuclear risk.

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