In this article, we will discuss the 5 most advanced countries in missile technology. For more countries, you can also take a look at the 12 most advanced countries in missile technology.
5. Pakistan
Insider Monkey score: 61
Pakistan’s defense spending is astronomical, often at the expense of the country’s development, because of which it is among the countries with the best missile technology in the world. Recently, Pakistan test-fired its nuclear Ababeel missile, while the U.S. sanctioned three Chinese companies for providing ballistic missile components to Pakistan.
4. India
Insider Monkey score: 63
India has continued to make major advancements in its arsenal, including in missile technology, especially due to poor relations with two neighbors in Pakistan and China, both of whom are also nuclear powers. An Indian defense company called BrahMos Aerospace is expected to close a $200 million with Indonesia.
3. Russia
Insider Monkey score: 67
Despite being one of the countries with the most advanced missile technology in the world, Russia has struggled to make strides against Ukraine after its invasion. Russia has also been accused of using its missiles to attack civilian structures, with a recent strike in Kharkiv resulting in the deaths of six postal workers.
2. China
Insider Monkey score: 72
China has spent hundreds of billions of dollars in the last few decades to strengthen its army, both in number and in tech. In fact, China has also recently significantly expanded its nuclear arsenal which now has over 500 warheads. In October 2023, the Pentagon also warned about China’s continuous improvements and developments in its long-range missile arsenal. China’s advancements have also posed a threat to its neighbor India, which has had tense relations with China.
1. United States of America
Insider Monkey score: 84
Easily topping the list of the 12 most advanced countries in missile technology is the U.S., which it has put to use by supplying weapons to Ukraine and Israel to aid them in their respective conflicts. The country also deployed missile systems to the Middle East in the wake of Hamas’s attack and has some of the longest range missiles in the world. In fact, it’s because of America’s missiles that Ukraine has so far been able to resist Russia’s advancements. Last week, Ukraine deployed ATACMS missiles, provided by the U.S., for the first time.
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