India, Aug. 12 -- The United States and its allies world over have called on on all relevant countries, particularly nuclear-weapon States, to provide advance notification of launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and space launch vehicles to affected states.
Notifications "no less than 24 hours in advance" of the planned launch, should include such information as the generic class of the ballistic missile or SLV, the planned launch notification window, the launch area, and the planned direction. Countries should also provide clear notices for airmen and mariners consistent with international standards to reduce risk, including in expected impact or landing areas.
The call was made by the G...