Equipped with advanced guidance, the missile is designed to overcome complex environments and countermeasures
The Pakistan Navy successfully conducts a flight test of a ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, images released Tuesday show. Photo: Express
The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday announced the successful launch of an indigenously developed anti-ship ballistic missile from an indigenously produced naval platform, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the country’s defense capabilities.
According to the ISPR, this advanced missile system has proven its ability to accurately engage maritime and land targets. The weapon is equipped with sophisticated guidance technology and features designed to overcome complex environments and countermeasures.
A Pakistan Navy spokesperson confirmed that the Chief of Naval Staff attended the launch alongside senior scientists and engineers associated with the program.
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This successful test, the spokesperson added, reflects the country’s growing technological expertise and reinforces the Navy’s commitment to safeguarding national interests.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and service chiefs congratulated all units, scientists and engineers involved in this achievement.
Pakistan has strengthened its military capabilities in recent months. Earlier, in September, the Pakistani army conducted a training launch of its new 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 evade missile defense systems through low-altitude, terrain-hugging flights, ensuring high precision in target engagement, according to the military’s media wing.
