Ballistic Missile Defence and Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles: Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia

In South Asian security dilemma by the development of Ballistic Missile Defence by India is threatening the credibility of Pakistan's nuclear deterrent. Consequently, to maintain deterrence stability and strategic balance, Pakistan under the guidelines of its policy of Full Spectrum Deterrence, has opted for Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV). Development of MIRV by Pakistan is cost-effective measure instead of developing its own BMD systems. Pakistan's development of MIRV in response to Indian BMD will create the offense-defense balance and enhance the nuclear deterrence in the region.