SALT I Treaty
A mindmap detailing the first of the 2 SALT treaties which was finalised in May 1972.
- Created by: Sam Brewer
- Created on: 09-05-13 15:09
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- SALT I
- Negotiations began in 1969 and were finished in May 1972
- Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
- Both sides limited to only two fields of anti-ballistic missiles
- Each field was limited to 100 missiles
- ABM's value was significantly reduced
- Recognition of the others destructive power
- Both sides limited to only two fields of anti-ballistic missiles
- Interim Agreement on measures with Respect to Strategic Offensive Weapons
- ICBMs reduced for both sides
- Submarine launched ballistic missiles reduced for both sides
- Strategic bombers for both sides reduced
- Treaty designed to last for 5 years
- Seen as catalyst for détente
- Opportunity missed to restrict in development weapons
- Agreement for more development of the treaty at SALT II
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