Equipped with advanced guidance, the missile is designed to overcome complex environments and countermeasures.
The Pakistan Navy successfully carries out a flight test of a ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, as seen in images released on Tuesday. Photo: Express
Pakistan Navy on Tuesday announced the successful test launch of an indigenously developed anti-ship ballistic missile from an indigenously produced naval platform, marking a significant step in expanding the country’s defense capabilities.
According to ISPR, the next-generation missile system demonstrated its ability to accurately engage both sea 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 the Naval Staff witnessed the launch along with senior scientists and engineers associated with the programme.
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The 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 extended their congratulations to all units, scientists and engineers involved in the achievement.
Pakistan has been strengthening its military capabilities in recent months. Earlier in September, Pakistan’s military carried out 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 evade missile defense systems through low-altitude flights that adapt to the terrain, ensuring high precision in attacking the target, according to the army’s media wing.
