Originally Posted by
Lonewolf_50
Iran has launched a rocket. (That's aerospace content, if not aviation content).
https://www.military.com/daily-news/...ks-resume.html
As Ukraine has demonstrated (as the latest example) lack of a nuclear posture / deterrent holds risks.
Would it be fair to say that the NPT is a dead letter at this point, or is there still hope?
After Qaddafi, any autocratic leader would seek nuclear weapons by any means possible. After Ukraine, no elected leader will fail to consider them.
What astonishes me is that Saudi Arabia and Turkey are not yet recognized members of the club. Perhaps Japan or South Korea will break the ice and admit hidden capabilities first.