Equipped with advanced guidance, the missile is designed to overcome complex environments and countermeasures
Pakistan’s navy conducts a successful flight test of a ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, as seen in images released on Tuesday. Photo: Express
The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday announced the successful test launch of an indigenously developed anti-ship ballistic missile from a locally produced naval platform, marking a significant step in the country’s expanding defense capabilities.
According to the ISPR, the advanced missile system proved its ability to accurately engage both maritime and land-based targets. The weapon is equipped with sophisticated control technology and features designed to overcome complex environments and countermeasures.
A Pakistan Navy spokesman confirmed that the Chief of Naval Staff attended the launch along with senior scientists and engineers associated with the program.
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The successful test, the spokesman added, reflects the nation’s growing technological expertise and reinforces the Navy’s commitment to protecting national interests.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman of the Joint Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and the service chiefs congratulated all units, scientists and engineers involved in the achievement.
Pakistan has strengthened its military capabilities in recent months. Earlier, in September, the Pakistan Army conducted a training launch of its newly developed Fatah-4, a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 750 kilometers.
Equipped with advanced avionics and navigation aids, the Fatah-4 is designed to avoid missile defense systems through low-altitude, close-to-terrain flight, ensuring high precision in target engagement, according to the military’s media wing.
