Iran 'two years' from Nodong Jane's Defence Weekly Vol 27 No 17 30 April 1997 Israeli intelligence believes that Iran has received computer software related to the Nodong missile from North Korea. They estimate that Tehran could produce the missile within two years, but Russian assistance could further speed development. India set for submarine drive Jane's Defence Weekly Vol 27 No 17 30 April 1997 The Indian government has issued a letter of intent to Bombay's Mazagon docks for the construction of two submarines by 2003-2005. Negotiations are also in progress with Moscow for the acquisition of two Type 636 'Kilo' class vessels. Iran buys Chinese chemicals Jane's Defence Weekly Vol 27 No 17 30 April 1997 China is reported to have sold Iran around two tonnes of a chemical agent used for NBC decontamination earlier this year. The shipment of calcium-hypochlorate will be used to improve Tehran's chemical weapon defences following Iraqi chemical attacks during their 1980-1988 war.
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