Myanmar and weapons of mass destruction
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In 2009, it was reported that Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) was suspected to have initiated a nuclear weapons program.[1] If such a program does exist, Burma's technical and financial limitations may make it difficult for the program to succeed.[2] The United States expressed concern in 2011 about potential violations of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), though by 2012 these concerns had been "partially allayed".[3]
Burma has faced persistent accusations of using chemical weapons; however, the NTI has stated there is "no evidence to suggest that Myanmar has a chemical weapons program." Burma is a member of nuclear, but not chemical or biological, non-proliferation treaties.[4]
Quick Facts Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Nuclear program start date ...
Republic of the Union of Myanmar | |
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Nuclear program start date | 2009 (presumed) |
First nuclear weapon test | Unknown |
First thermonuclear weapon test | Unknown |
Last nuclear test | Unknown |
Largest yield test | Unknown |
Total tests | Unknown |
Peak stockpile | Unknown |
Current stockpile | Unknown |
Current strategic arsenal | Unknown |
Cumulative strategic arsenal in megatonnage | Unknown |
Maximum missile range | Unknown |
NPT party | Yes |
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