Pages 12-14 from FCO 46-7508

This document, marked as confidential, discusses the denial of an export license by the United States government under the guidelines of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). The export license was denied for missile equipment and technology requested by Pakistan, as it could contribute to the development of nuclear-capable missile systems. The denial is based on the MTCR guidelines, which subject the transfer of design and production technology to scrutiny and control. The U.S. government views the export application as a Category I export under the MTCR rules, and many of the listed items are covered by the MTCR Annex. The document highlights the destabilizing effect of contributing to missile programs in Pakistan, especially considering the ongoing missile race between India and Pakistan. It also mentions that certain foreign firms are prepared to offer similar assistance to Pakistan. The document provides details of the technical assistance that the U.S. company was expected to provide, including personnel, computational facilities, and deliverables. The United States requests the support of the British government in this denial and asks for a similar denial if an application for essentially identical items is received for the same end-use. This document serves as a historical record of export control measures in the context of the Missile Technology Control Regime and reflects the efforts of governments to prevent the proliferation of missile technology to countries of concern.