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** The ballistic missile submarine USS-ex-Sam Houston SSBN-609 is deactivated.
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** 2 Batteries of Short-range ballistic missile System Scud-C ( license built with North Korean assistance )
** 2 Batteries of Short-range ballistic missile System Project-T ( indigenous built with Argentinian / French technology and North Korean assistance )
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