President, Prime Minister, CDF, Service Chiefs Congratulate Scientists, Engineers on Achieving Milestone
The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday successfully conducted a test of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, the military’s media wing said in a statement.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the air-launched cruise missile executed its mission with exceptional precision, validating the Pakistan Navy’s combat capability to decisively detect, target and neutralize long-range enemy maritime threats.
“This demonstration by the Pakistan Navy marks a crucial elevation in national defense capability, further strengthening the multi-dimensional coordinated strike posture and capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the conventional domain,” the statement added.
He further said that the Pakistan Navy remained resolute in its commitment to safeguard the maritime interests and sovereign waters of the country.
“The President, Prime Minister, Chief of Defense Forces and Service Chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers for achieving this important milestone,” the statement added.
Read: Pakistan Navy integrates advanced PNS KHAIBAR into its fleet
Earlier on April 4, the Pakistan Navy inducted the 2nd PN MILGEM class corvette, PNS KHAIBAR, into its fleet, marking a significant milestone in the modernization and operational capabilities of the service, according to ISPR.
Addressing the induction ceremony, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted the importance of a “strong, balanced and technologically advanced Navy” to safeguard Pakistan’s maritime interests and ensure the security of vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC), the statement said.
He highlighted the country’s strategic location along major maritime trade and energy corridors as a key factor behind the navy’s modernization efforts.
