In a policy statement on “proliferation of missiles” in the Middle East, the Department of State said today that “the United States opposes the proliferation of missiles in the Near East, whether by contributions to indigenous missile programs or by direct acquisitions of material from abroad.”
The Department added that “we are not aware that any U.S, citizens capable of making significant contributions to missile research and development have been or are connected with United Arab Republic missile development.”
The State Department pointed out that “U.S. scientists and technicians who have been employed in sensitive positions in the missile industry are subject to security restrictions on transmission of classified information even after termination of their employment. Release of information relating to missile technology is also subject to export control regulation by the Department of State.”
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