Just One Strike... And Pakistan’s Entire Nuclear Network Turns to Dust!

International News: One Strike, Total Destruction: India’s Missiles Can Decimate Pakistan’s Nuclear Sites The Israel-Iran conflict has taken a sharp turn with the United States launching direct attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Using B-52 bombers and submarine-launched missiles, the U.S. targeted three major underground nuclear sites. These attacks featured the formidable GBU-57 MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator), a 14,000-kg bomb designed to destroy deeply buried bunkers.

This show of force has sparked debates in India—can the Indian military neutralize Pakistan’s nuclear threat with similar precision? The answer lies in India’s advanced missile systems that are capable of penetrating hardened structures and fortified bunkers.

 BrahMos: The Supersonic Bunker Buster

India's BrahMos missile, developed jointly with Russia, is a supersonic cruise missile known for its speed and accuracy. Capable of hitting targets at speeds up to Mach 3 (around 3,704 km/h), BrahMos has a range of 290 to 600 km, and its versatility allows it to be launched from land, sea, or air. With the ability to carry both conventional and nuclear payloads, BrahMos is engineered to break through strongholds and underground shelters. The upcoming BrahMos-II variant, currently in development, could reach Mach 8 speed with an extended range up to 1,000 km—making it a lethal addition to India’s strike capability.

 Agni-5: India’s Strategic Nuclear Spear

Agni-5 is India's most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with a range of 5,500 to 6,000 km. It is equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles) technology, enabling it to strike multiple targets simultaneously. Designed for strategic nuclear delivery, Agni-5 covers all of Pakistan’s territory. Its deep penetration and devastating payload make it the most effective tool in India’s arsenal to eliminate hardened and deeply buried enemy assets in one launch.

 India’s Indigenous Hypersonic Game-Changer

The DRDO-developed ET-LDHCM (Extended Trajectory–Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile) represents the next leap in India’s strike capabilities. Developed under “Project Vishnu,” this weapon is still under wraps but is expected to operate at hypersonic speeds and carry out long-range precision strikes.

With the ability to evade detection and deliver surgical damage deep inside enemy territory, the ET-LDHCM could change the game in future warfare. It also signals India’s serious intent to match global hypersonic missile developments.

 India's Arsenal vs America's Bunker Busters

While the U.S. uses gravity-based bunker busters like the GBU-57, India’s approach is missile-based, relying on high-velocity kinetic energy and advanced guidance systems. Though different in design, India’s BrahMos and Agni-5 systems are equally capable of neutralizing fortified targets. With regional threats intensifying, these weapons are not just deterrents—they are strategic answers to underground threats like Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.