WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Nuclear Missile Reported in Works
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israel has secretly joined a partnership to produce a nuclear-tipped missile for South Africa, NBC News reported. The partnership reportedly has enabled Israel to gain access to a long-range missile site near Overberg, South Africa, and to acquire uranium for nuclear warheads. In exchange, Israel reportedly has shared missile technology with South Africa that will enable it to become a nuclear power.
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