In 1971, we saw that INS Vikrant (a tiny carrier by modern standards) could effectively disable Coxs Bazaar and Chittagong Harbor with just eight Sea Hawks.
Imagine what this beast can do to Karachi with 18 MiG-29Ks ;)
Exactly, and that's why I said this system is perfect for India's defence needs.
But this system does not make India immune from all nuclear assaults, and that should be understood.
US and Russia both have around 2,000 strategic nukes with MIRVs, and multiple modes of delivery (ICBMs, SLBMs, etc.).
Do you think this ABM system (or any for that matter) can stop a strategic nuclear assault of such magnitude and sophistication?
On the other hand, Pakistan only has around...
This type of system is only useful against low-scale nuke threats like Pakistan, which has only one main mode of delivery (ballistic missile) and no MIRV capability.
Against a very large arsenal (like USA or Russia) or against MIRVs, I doubt this system can be very effective. But for our...
I think Turkey has great potential in the 21st century. Considering how stable, economically strong, and progressive it is (at least compared to Arab countries), it can play a decisive role in maintaining peace in the Middle East.
Sir, thank you for taking the time to reply to my thread.
Indeed, I too have noticed the North-West bias while compiling this list. Making such a list in the first place is a difficult task, considering how large and diverse the subcontinent is. But wouldn't you agree that the Northwest has...
Pakistan's doctrine is called the Riposte, which is basically an offensive-defensive doctrine. I remember that General Mirza Aslam Beg gave a good outline of this strategy back in 1997. Basically, Pakistan knows that India's offensive capabilities have substantially increased, and a static...
And why is that? What can Pakistan offer to Bangladesh, besides some marginal expertise in defence industry? What can Bangladesh offer to Pakistan?
You're joking, right?
LMAO!
RAW controls Awami League and Awami League controls Bangladesh! Therefore, India controls Bangladesh! We will decide whether or not you become friends! :azn:
And don't call me a conspiracy theorist please, I am just repeating what other Pakistani and BD members have stated...