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Pak Navy conducts flight test of ship-launched ballistic missile

The weapon system is capable of engaging land and sea targets with high precision

By Our Correspondent
November 05, 2024
Pakistan Navy demonstrates ship-launched ballistic missile firing at targets on November 4, 2024. — Screengrab via Facebook@DGPR- Navy
Pakistan Navy demonstrates ship-launched ballistic missile firing at targets on November 4, 2024. — Screengrab via Facebook@DGPR- Navy 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy on Monday conducted successful flight test of an indigenously developed ship-launched ballistic missile.

The weapon system with a range of 350 kilometers is capable of engaging land and sea targets with high precision, said a statement issued by Pakistan Navy. The weapon system is equipped with state of the art navigation system and maneuverability features.

The flight test was witnessed by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed and senior officers from Pakistan Navy and dedicated scientists and engineers. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and services chiefs congratulated participating Naval units and scientists on this excellent achievement.