The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live firing of a domestically developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, demonstrating its precision-strike capability and operational readiness, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said the missile accurately hit its designated target at extended range while travelling at high speed, describing the test as a strong display of preparedness and precision engagement capability.
The launch was witnessed by Chief of the Naval Staff Naveed Ashraf, who was accompanied by senior scientists and engineers involved in the project.
According to the statement, the missile is equipped with an advanced guidance system and enhanced manoeuvrability, enabling it to evade threats, adapt to changing battlefield conditions and strike targets with high accuracy.
ISPR said the successful launch highlighted the integration of technological innovation with operational expertise and underscored the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maintaining a credible sea-based deterrent while safeguarding maritime security in the region.
Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were among the senior leaders who congratulated the participating units, engineers and scientists for the achievement.
The latest test follows a series of successful military trials earlier this year. On January 10, the Pakistan Navy conducted a surface-to-air missile test during exercises in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing both conventional and unmanned naval warfare capabilities.
Prior to that, the Pakistan Air Force carried out a successful flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, which has the capability to strike land and sea targets at a distance of up to 600 kilometres.