Since Pakistans nuclear first strike policy is unknown
(which is a part of their nuclear deterrence, probably derived from budget constrains)
what will they do when they suddenly find their first strike capacity threatened?
(which is a part of their nuclear deterrence, probably derived from budget constrains)
what will they do when they suddenly find their first strike capacity threatened?
The Privthi system has already been in place, for short- to medium-range launches, and considered as a deterrence against fielding tactical nuclear weapons by Pakistan.
Now less than a week ago, the Indians have been testing an Advanced Area Defense Missile, which can be used for medium- to long-range.
While those measures are officially only for defensive purposes, i.e. to defend against incoming ballistic missiles, their ability to transport a payload of 500-1000 kg makes them just as feasible to devastate Pakistani Nuclear or other installations in a decapacitating first strike.
What does Pakistan have in store for this threat? Have they already considered what counter-counter-measures they will take?
It remains to be seen whether Pakistan has more to offer than their 'dead-hand' approach of telling noone when and then how much it would use nuclear weapons.
Unfortunately, the powers that be consider that prudent.
But time will tell if that won't be the flash-point for WWIII.
Once Nuclear Weapons are used between India and Pakistan, it will be 'use it or lose it' for all other nuclear-armed nations.
With the resulting catastrophic consequences, breakdown of agriculture and so forth, changing from being to be avoided at all cost to a necessary collateral damage in the end-game gambit that plays out on this planet.
Source 1: https://nationalinterest.org/
Weapons System tested:
Prithvi (short/medium range anti-missile-missile)
Prithvi (short/medium range anti-missile-missile)
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