The chief of the Navy Staff, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile launch.
Tests indigenously developed anti-ship missiles. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan
Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live gun firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range in a determined display of readiness and precision strike capability, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the launch of the missile, the statement added.
The missile integrated a state-of-the-art guidance system and advanced maneuverability, allowing it to evade threats, adapt to dynamic conditions and attack with precision and lethality. The successful launch of this indigenously developed system underlined the fusion of technological excellence and operational expertise, according to a statement issued by the ISPR.
According to the ISPR, the firing reflected Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maintaining a credible maritime deterrent in the conventional domain and ensuring maritime security and stability in the region.
The President, Prime Minister, Chief of Defense Forces and Service Chiefs praised the participating units and scientists for achieving this milestone, the statement added.
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Earlier, Pakistan Navy had inducted the second PN MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS KHAIBAR, into its fleet, marking a major milestone in the modernization and operational capabilities of the service.
In his speech at the swearing-in ceremony, Admiral 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).
He highlighted the country’s strategic location along key maritime trade and energy corridors as a key factor behind the navy’s modernization efforts.
