Pakistan’s Missile Program Listed as Threat for US Homeland

Washington (TDI): The United States’ top intelligence official has singled out Pakistan’s missile program as a growing concern for national security, according to the newly released 2026 Annual Threat Assessment.

The remarks underscore rising strategic anxieties in Washington over the proliferation of advanced missile technologies worldwide.

Presenting the report, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard identified Pakistan as part of a small group of countries whose expanding weapons capabilities could potentially threaten the US homeland.

“The intelligence community assesses that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan have been developing a range of missile delivery systems, including both conventional and nuclear-capable platforms, which put the United States within their reach,” Gabbard told lawmakers.

The assessment, published by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), highlights the growing number of missile systems capable of reaching the US in the coming decade. It said that several states are pursuing a mix of advanced and traditional technologies, which could carry both conventional and nuclear payloads.

Pakistan’s ballistic missile program is specifically mentioned, with US officials noting concerns over the country’s work on longer-range systems and increasingly sophisticated technologies.

Traditionally, Washington has focused on peer competitors such as China and Russia. Gabbard’s remarks suggest a broader concern over missile proliferation and technological advances, now including Pakistan alongside major powers and other regional actors like North Korea and Iran.

The assessment also highlights threats from extremist groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS, underlining the multifaceted security challenges facing the US. The report concludes that the combination of advanced missile development and militant activity will likely shape US defense priorities in the coming years.