Explanation

On 23 December 2021, Belgium declared to shut down its nuclear power plants by 2025.

Explanation

Pakistan has developed the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs).

Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile ballistic missile developed by Pakistan’s Space Research Commission (SUPARCO).

The missile is 6.5 m long, 0.56 m in diameter, weighs 1,750 kg, and has a range of 180-200 km.

It carries a 250-450 kg high explosive or submunition warhead with a CEP of 150 m.

It targets military bases, airfields, and critical infrastructure.

 ***

Explanation

 March 1948

From May 28-30, 1998, Pakistan conducted up to six nuclear tests. According to a statement from the Pakistani government, the nuclear test equipment contained "uranium-235" called "weapons-grade uranium" (WGU, uranium rich in more than 90% uranium-235). The  uranium was produced at the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), called the Kafta Plant, near Islamabad, according to a statement. Pakistan's tests remove doubts about its ability to produce nuclear weapons, but Pakistan's WGU stockpile estimates are full of significant uncertainty.

Explanation

China successfully launched its first comprehensive space-based solar telescope called the Advanced Space-Based Solar Observatory on 9 October 2022.

It has been nicknamed 'Kuafu-1' 

Explanation

Six J-10C multirole fighter aircraft were commissioned by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on March 11, 2022.

China delivered these jets within eight months of the signing of the deal.

Explanation

Pakistan became the ship design’s first foreign customer under a 2017 deal for two Type 054A/P frigates, with two more ordered in 2018, with deliveries to begin in 2021.

They are the most powerful Chinese warships exported to date.

Explanation

Explanation

In April 2024, Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel in its first ever direct attack on the Israeli state.

This operation has been named 'True Promise' by Iran. 

Explanation

Iron Beam is a HELWS developed by Israel to intercept a variety of threats, including rockets, mortars, artillery, and drones.

It's designed to complement existing missile defense systems like Iron Dome.

HELWS stands for high-energy laser weapon system.

****

Explanation

In October 2022, Poland chose the U.S. government and Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power plant, part of an effort to burn less coal and gain greater energy independence.