Pakistan Must Acquire Nuclear Subs to Counter India's Growing Nuclear-Equipped Naval Fleet, Says Former Pak Diplomat

Abdul Basit, a former Pakistani diplomat who served as High Commissioner to India, has urged Pakistan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines to counter India's expanding nuclear-capable naval fleet.

In an interview with ABN News, Basit stressed the strategic imperative of such an acquisition, particularly in light of India's recent advancements, including the successful test of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant.

Basit argued that achieving parity with India's naval and nuclear capabilities is crucial, and that Pakistan's current submarine fleet lacks the necessary deterrence to counterbalance India's growing strength. He believes that the induction of nuclear-powered submarines would not only bolster Pakistan's naval posture but also enhance its second-strike capability, a critical component of strategic stability in the region.

He acknowledged Pakistan's ongoing efforts to integrate nuclear weapons onto its conventional submarines, a different approach than India's dedicated nuclear-powered platforms. This, he suggests, demonstrates Pakistan's commitment to strengthening its maritime deterrent.

India's Arihant-class submarines, equipped with SLBMs like the K-4, have significantly enhanced its power projection capabilities and second-strike options. This development has raised concerns in Pakistan and fueled calls for similar advancements. However, acquiring nuclear-powered submarines presents significant technological, financial, and diplomatic hurdles for Pakistan.

Basit's comments reflect a broader sentiment within Pakistan's defence establishment, which views India's military modernization as a pressing threat requiring countermeasures.

However, experts have questioned the feasibility of Pakistan achieving nuclear-powered submarine capabilities in the near future, given the substantial resources and expertise required for such an undertaking.

 

[Anant]

Jeb mein nahi dhela, ghoomne chale mela.

The Bhikaristani Navy is modernising and expanding with international alms rather than looking after the people, and then you have people like Basit calling for nuclear submarines. SSNs and SSBNs are something Bhikaristan neither needs from a strategic perspective, nor can it afford them.

That said, knowing that nation of dogs, donkeys, beggars, and terrorists, don't be surprised if they manage to beg China into giving them one of their geriatric Type 091 SSNs or even the fossil Type 092 SSBN.

 

[Bhishma]

Mr. Abdul wants strategic parity with India. How many times have you seen these people advocating for economic parity with India ? Have you ever heard them say "India is $4T economy, we need to catch up to that??"

 

[Sudha]

Good good, we Bharatiyas would like you to try it & see you go bankrupt which will only lead to further partition of Pakistan.

 

[Harsh]

The crore rupee question is " Can you afford it?"

 

[ASHOK CARROL]

India must keep increasing the modernization, defense budgets and force Pakistan to keep pace thereby hastening its economic collapse. The five hundred rs notes be slowly reduced from the circulation and fake currency now printed in Pakistan will make them carry a bigger Bowl in front of Arabs.

 

[Rational Guy]

That said, knowing that nation of dogs, donkeys, beggars, and terrorists, don't be surprised if they manage to beg China into giving them one of their geriatric Type 091 SSNs or even the fossil Type 092 SSBN.

Lol type 91 and 92 are literally underwater orchestras which Indian Navy and our sonar network can detect from hundreds of KM away 😂

 

[Vineet Sharma]

Pakistan need 200 F35, 500 J35, 10 nuclear aircraft carrier and 30 nuclear submarines to counter india. And 200℅ extra for corruption. Aadha Pakistan bharat ko bhech do.. Jo paise mile us se khrid kr lad lena.. We are ready..

 

[Chinese eater]

Mr. Abdul wants strategic parity with India. How many times have you seen these people advocating for economic parity with India ? Have you ever heard them say "India is $4T economy, we need to catch up to that??"

They are following their goals
1) Pakistan matlab la ilaha ellah
2) bhuke mar jayenge lekin weapons khareedenge

 

[Anant]

Lol type 91 and 92 are literally underwater orchestras which Indian Navy and our sonar network can detect from hundreds of KM away 😂

And they are similar to the Charlie-class that we operated between 1988 and 1991. For Pakistan, they would want such assets for the boast associated with that rather than any operational sense.

 

[swatkats_razor]

That said, knowing that nation of dogs, donkeys, beggars, and terrorists, don't be surprised if they manage to beg China into giving them one of their geriatric Type 091 SSNs or even the fossil Type 092 SSBN.

Nuclear submarine is a tacticsl leap and not an evolutionary leap in capability.

I do not think China will be foolish enough to resort to cutting one's nose to spite own face, when it comes to their agenda of pinning India into the Indian Ocean.

Thay said, I suspect Chinese strategic thinking which has proven again and again that their long term planning lacks sufficient depth.

 

[Gajanan Rao]

They are following their goals
1) Pakistan matlab la ilaha ellah
2) bhuke mar jayenge lekin weapons khareedenge

J and K government hai unki. Jazba and Kalma government

 

[Pad UwU]

Pakistan should beg for it's Chinese friend to get a nuclear submarine tech but it will cripple it's economy faster😹😹😹

 

[Chinese eater]

J and K government hai unki. Jazba and Kalma government

Pakistan country/economy conditions have nothing to do with the Pakistan defence modernization. Pakistan army will do modernization even if entire Pakistanis starve to death