I was having a discussion on the thread
https://defence.pk/threads/solution-for-indian-occupied-kashmir-liberation.442740
The matters turned to Nuclear Option (as usual
)The Pakistani members started talking about NASR and how it will be used against India. I countered by saying any use of NASR will lead to massive nuclear strike by India.
@hellfire countered that it may not always be the case.
This thread is to discuss possible uses of NASR and reactions (if Any) by India
Scenario 1 Attack on column of tanks breaching the pakistani mainland and moving towards one of the top cities
This scenario assumes that the attack will happen on Pakistani soil against a column of tanks. The casuality figures seem very less to me. Why use a nuke if you are going to just destroy 6-7 tanks. Forgive my ignorance about military tactics I dont think that if a column of tanks is attacking then only 6-7 tanks will be in area of 1 - 1.5 KM. My understanding is atleast 20-25 tanks will be in that zone and use of a nuke to destroy that many tanks and to halt the progress of the rest of column ( to save from nuclear fallout) is a good use of a tacticle nuke
India's Reaction - My understanding is that in case of such high casualities India will retaliate with full Nuclear Strike
Scenario 2 use of NASR on Airbases/ Indian army columns within Indian territory
This scenario seems a bit difficult given the short range of NASR. To do this the missile has to be brought directly to the border itself
India's Reaction A nuclear attack (tacticle or strategic) within India's border will definitely lead to a massive nuclear retaliation.
Scenario 3 A sea based version of NASR used to attack and destroy an Aircraft Carrier
I dont know if a sea based version of NASR exists. But if it does it will be a very effective "Carrier Killer" (if it manages to get in range without being detected and stopped) Given the short range of NASR this scenario seems very difficult. No Aircraft carrier will come within 60-70 KM of the coast and any ship carrying the missile will be intercepted and destroyed before it can do the damage. However if it succeeds then
India's Reaction A nuclear attack on an Aircraft Carrier will lead to a full scale Nuclear Reaction
I dont want this to be a troll thread. I want discussion on these of any other scenario(s) where NASR can be used. What reaction will India give for such a use