This POSTnote reviews technical aspects relevant to improving international control over the spread of sophisticated weaponry. POSTnote 19. POST. 1990.
Proliferation control (250 KB , PDF)
Iraq’s military capabilities have focused attention on the spread of advanced military technology to conflict-prone regions of the world, particularly weapons of mass destruction and missiles.
This POSTnote reviews technical aspects relevant to improving international control over the spread of such sophisticated weaponry.
Proliferation control (250 KB , PDF)
Space-based assets (satellites and the terrestrial ground stations that communicate with them) provide critical support to military and civilian operations. They are vulnerable to unintentional damage and disruption, and to deliberate attack. This POSTnote outlines how the UK uses and accesses satellites, potential risks to satellites, and approaches to mitigation.
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