Interceptor shield

Interceptor Shield Report
Nathan J Hunt
November 19, 2006

On November 16, 2006 Pakistan conducted a test of an intermediate-range missile that is nuclear capable. The missile that was tested was a Hatf 5 and has a range of about 800 miles. The Haft 5 missile was first test back in 1998 the same year that both India and Pakistan conducted their first nuke tests.

Following the test of Pakistan’s missile three days ago, India this weekend has conducted a test of its medium-range nuclear-capable Prithvi missile, more test of the missile are expected soon. The Prithvi missile that was tested this weekend was launched from Chandipur in the eastern state of Orissa.

InterceptorShield report
Nathan J Hunt
November 6, 2006

As Iran continues “Great Prophet 2” Naval exercise in which they have already conducted several missile tests of long-range missiles and anti Helicopter missiles. Today Rahim Safavi the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards told the Al-Alam TV station that Iran is ready to share missile systems to friendly and neighboring countries.

This statement by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard will be sure gain the attention of the west, and comes at a time when the west along with the united nations are debating on what sanctions should be applied to Iran.

Interceptor Shield Report
November 1, 2006
Nathan J Hunt

The Iranian government announced today that it will be conducting a naval exercise in the Gulf and Sea of Oman, the exercise follows upon maneuvers the United States and allies completed recently that simulated tracking a vessel suspected of carrying illegal weapon shipments.

An Iranian official announced that the naval exercise would be started with the test launch of a Shahab-3 missile. The Shahab-3 has a range that can hit Israel and other parts of the Middle East and is capable of being equipped with a nuclear warhead.

In an attempt to reassure surrounding Middle Eastern states, General Yahya Rahim Safavi head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated, “Our neighbors are our friends. The guards just want to prove that they are ready to resist in any threatening situation.”

Safavi also stated that the code name for the planned naval test that will take place on Thursday is “Great Prophet 2” For this naval exercise Safavi stated the Shahab-3 missile would be equipped with cluster warheads.

If Iran does conduct a test of the Shahab-3 missile, it is more then likely they will conduct tests of other of their missile systems in development.