- U.S.-based military intelligence think tank noticed the hidden Mysore nuclear centrifuge plant constructed in 1992 for production of uranium hexafluoride
- Indian uranium enrichment will facilitate construction of increased naval reactors and for developing thermonuclear weapons
- Mysore plant will enhance ballistic missile nuclear submarine fleet and the existing nuclear deterrent which can be a threat from both China and Pakistan
- IHS Jane’s Intelligence Review says the plant will focus on providing uranium for submarine reactors and no other purpose
- The government had not revealed the Mysore plant to reduce attention to its nuclear trade agreements with the U.S.
- Beside all the claims India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant is still not ready for sea trails and testing is still going on
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/mysore-site-may-be-covertly-used-to-produce-nmaterial-us-think-tank/article6135359.ece
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