21.   The Popeye missile was jointly developed by the United States and Israel.

22.   The United States also does not want China to help any country to develop missiles that can carry nuclear weapons.

23.   The United States and Israel have accused Russian companies of helping Iran develop strategic missiles that could hit Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel.

24.   Until recently, North Korea had been spewing harsh rhetoric against South Korea and the United States while rushing to develop long-range missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland.

25.   Without an agreement on this issue, North Korea could soon develop missiles capable of threatening American territory.

26.   Other European military customers are eager to buy the Meteor, but are wary of the high costs of developing the missile.

27.   Pakistan has been accused of using North Korean and Chinese technology to develop its missiles.

28.   A joint Turkish-Israeli plan to develop long-range missiles could escalate into an arms race in the Middle East, Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said Sunday.

29.   Also Thursday, South Korean officials reiterated their demand that Washington allow the country to develop missiles with longer ranges.

30.   Analysts believe the North has been developing long-range missiles that could reach Hawaii.