A Cold War masterstroke
Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signed (May 26, 1972)
Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:40 AM May 26, 2025 IST
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The United States and the Soviet Union signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty in Moscow on May 26, 1972, a landmark agreement that limited the development and deployment of anti-ballistic missile systems. The treaty was a crucial milestone in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) and reflected a mutual understanding that unchecked missile defense systems could destabilise the delicate balance of power.
