''NASR'' Missiles Score Bullseye

[CriticalThought]

Except we're also talking about a miniature nuclear warhead, the proximity isn't necessarily going to cover area part of the the enemy's integrated formation. For that, you'd need multiple strikes, and even that is contingent on Nasr launch sites not getting exposed and taken out too early (they are short-range missiles, after all).

I think we'd agree that the real solution to a Cold Start-like doctrine rests in a strong conventional force comprising of quick reaction armour, artillery, aviation and short-range, mobile AAW. Unfortunately, the money for that, at least in the quantity necessary to cover all points. They might be able to set-up a few integrated counter-groups (ideally with support from the PAF using nearby JF-17s, but who knows...) and double-down on intelligence to determine which areas India is likeliest to hit (and where it can do the most damage).

Sir, in a large formation, if you miss one target, you will be close to some other target.

Assume the advancing formation is moving at 70 km/hr. Nasr takes about 1 min to reach a target at 70 km range. In 1 min, the formation would have moved approx. 1.1 km. But Nasr will be launched in anticipation. Meaning, it will target an area that is 1.1 km ahead of where the formation is currently present.

We also have the option of launching Nasr from air if SPD undertakes the required work.

Finally, in order to safeguard the tactical asset, we should have air defence.

Why do we need conventional parity with India?