Rawalpindi (TDI): Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out a test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
According to the military’s media wing, the missile is capable of striking both sea and land targets with high precision. It incorporates advanced guidance systems and enhanced manoeuvrability, ensuring effective performance in complex operational environments.
The test was witnessed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, alongside senior scientists and engineers involved in the project.
The ISPR described the achievement as a demonstration of Pakistan’s growing technological capabilities and the Navy’s commitment to protecting national interests.
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President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and the services chiefs congratulated the scientists and units involved in the successful test.
This milestone follows the Pakistan Army’s successful September 30 launch of the newly inducted Fatah-4, a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 750 kilometres.
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The Fatah-4 is equipped with advanced avionics and terrain-hugging navigation technology, allowing it to evade enemy missile defense systems and engage targets with high accuracy, the ISPR added.
