Pakistan’s New Logic of Limited War May Not Keep War Limited (warontherocks.com)

• Pakistan withheld Babur cruise missile to avoid nuclear escalation signals.
• Indian BrahMos strikes targeted Pakistani air bases and infrastructure.
• The four-day crisis highlighted restraint in dual-capable weapon use.

"During a May 2025 crisis with India, Pakistan deliberately withheld the Babur cruise missile to avoid signaling nuclear escalation. While the four-day conflict remained contained, sustained airstrikes suggest that the logic of limited war may not prevent escalation in the long term."