Pakistani analyst warns Agni-V test threatens stability, urges Pakistan to fast-track Ababeel program

A recent commentary by Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, a Pakistani analyst and professor, sheds light on how Pakistan perceives India’s successful test of the Agni-V missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.

Dr. Jaspal, writing for Arab News, expresses concern over the implications of this test for Pakistan’s security. He argues that the MIRV technology increases India’s offensive capabilities, bringing cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Islamabad within range of a single missile launch.

Dr. Jaspal emphasizes that while India already possessed the capability to strike anywhere in Pakistan with its existing missile arsenal, the MIRV technology adds a new layer of complexity. The ability to deliver multiple warheads from a single missile complicates Pakistan’s defensive measures.

Dr. Jaspal highlights the risk of a missile race escalating in the region. India’s advancements in missile defence systems, particularly those capable of intercepting Pakistan’s Shaheen missiles, are seen as a driver for Pakistan to develop its own MIRV technology. This, Dr. Jaspal suggests, could further destabilize the regional security balance.

Dr. Jaspal concludes by suggesting that India’s MIRV and ballistic missile defence (BMD) capabilities might encourage Pakistan to accelerate its Ababeel missile program. This program aims to develop MIRV technology for Pakistani missiles. Dr. Jaspal argues that achieving strategic equilibrium is essential to deter conflict and maintain regional stability.

 

[Rational Guy]

For sure China will give MIRV technology to Pakistan, as they have already done so with nuclear weapons technology in the past. To keep the lead India should develop SLBM MIRV missiles and faster, low flying cruise missiles and radar jammers. That way Pakistani radars can be jammed to destroyed before they detect our launches in case we launch

 

[Indian1]

"Beijing, Shanghai and Islamabad with a single missile ". He is a joker.

 

[Indian1]

Pakistan is engaged in imitating whatever India does. Just like jealous women characters seen in comedy movies. Pakistan- with a laughable economy and foreign exchange reserve does not have the means to compete with India on any field.

 

[Anil Kumar]

Dr Jaspal have shocked. He needs mental treatments

 

[Ajath]

Earlier Pak missile test missile managed to reach 100 feet. Now the ABABEEL may be tested for 200 ft. Gradual progress.

 

[Satya Dev]

His name Jaspal means he's a Hindu convert - let him take a ride to India on this Abba-bael, do ghar wapsi and apply for Indian citizenship under CAA.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

His name Jaspal means he's a Hindu convert - let him take a ride to India on this Abba-bael, do ghar wapsi and apply for Indian citizenship under CAA.

my money is on sikh convert

 

[Prashu Sam]

For sure China will give MIRV technology to Pakistan, as they have already done so with nuclear weapons technology in the past. To keep the lead India should develop SLBM MIRV missiles and faster, low flying cruise missiles and radar jammers. That way Pakistani radars can be jammed to destroyed before they detect our launches in case we launch

Sad but True, PAK will obtain this technology in few years. Mostly from China or some from N Korea or Turkey. Things in our hand is to take technological leap forward in shortest time possible and widen the gap so much that it can not be plugged in easily by that bankrupt nation.

 

[Sangram]

Why this bheekari always compare themselves with us I really hate that 😂

 

[Shafted mohammed]

Oh ya world bank is giving huge loans and Pakistani military would buy large number of these missiles.

 

[Aravind]

Is ababeel missile's successfully launched and hitted target anywhere? Stupid fall in Balochistan and killed own people's. Because it's completely Chinese technology you just change the isla name that's it

 

[AVV]

Pakistan achieving strategic parity is sheer stupidity and impossible.
First, it's a small country compared to India. It doesn't make sense to spend so much on weapons and match India.
Second, they don't have the money to spend to match India, considering its economic mess they are in.
They might get the technology for MIRV from china spending the scarce money they have, but hope their citizens can digest Shaheen and Ababeel missiles when food shortages happen. Else they will have to do what Zulfi Bhutto has so prophetically said....eat grass.

 

[VIJENDER YADAV]

"Beijing, Shanghai and Islamabad with a single missile ". He is a joker.

May be he is right about this.
Multiple : warhead 1, warhead 2, warhead 3
Independent : Beijing, Shanghai, Islamabad.
Re entry : Goes into space as a single rocket with multiple warheads, then RE-ENTERS earth's atmosphere as different projectiles targeting different cities.

This is MIRV. A super lethal offensive weapon if armed with nuclear warheads.