41.   Foreign countries build shorter-range weapons intending to use them, while they develop intercontinental missiles for reasons of prestige and to deter attacks, Walpole said.

42.   He accused Russia of helping Iran develop the missiles.

43.   He called for full access for U.S. inspectors at a North Korean underground facility and said the North must not develop missiles.

44.   He said Iran is developing missiles that could reach Europe and North America.

45.   He said private Russian institutions were helping Tehran develop missiles.

46.   In recent years, China has been developing missiles and buying advanced jet fighters from cash-strapped Russia.

47.   In recent years, North Korea also has been developing missiles with longer ranges, including the Rodong system, the officials said.

48.   In recent years, North Korea has also developed long-range missiles.

49.   India has steadily improved its weapons delivery system, developing missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

50.   Iran has repeatedly said it was developing the missile for self defense and denied that it is developing nuclear weapons.