The Missile Balance in the Middle East


Country Type of Missile Range Non-Conventional Capability
Israel 50 Jericho I 500 kms. Unconfirmed nuclear capability, weak evidence of chemical capability
50 Jericho II 600 kms.
Egypt 100+ Scud Bs 300 kms. Chemical capability,unconfirmed biological capability
Developing Improved Scuds 600 kms.
Jordan None NA NA
Libya 200 Scud Bs 300 kms. Chemical capability
Iraq Unknown number of "El Hussein" improved Scuds 600 kms. Chemical and biological capability, seeking nuclear capability
Capability to extend range of Ababil 150-km. range missiles NA
Iran 350 including Scud Bs & Cs Up to 600 kms. Chemical capability, currently working toward nuclear capability
Developing longer-range based on Russian technology NA
Syria Scud Bs & Cs Up to 600 kms. Chemical capability
18-36 Russian-made SS-21s 70 kms.
Saudi Arabia 40 to 100 Chinese-made long-range missiles 3,000 kms. NA

 


Source: Jerusalem Report