ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s naval forces announced Thursday they had successfully conducted a test launch of a domestically-manufactured anti-ship missile system from a naval vessel.
According to military officials, the weapon “accurately engaged its target with high speed at extended range” during live-fire exercises observed by Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. Naveed Ashraf, alongside scientists and engineers who worked on the project.
The new missile system features improvements over previous versions, including sophisticated guidance technology and better maneuverability capabilities designed to “evade threats, adapt to dynamic conditions and deliver with precision and lethality,” according to the military’s announcement, which described the test as a showcase of Pakistan’s precision-strike capabilities.
Military officials stated that Thursday’s test demonstrated the navy’s dedication to preserving “credible sea-based deterrence” in conventional warfare and protecting maritime security and regional stability.
Pakistan routinely conducts test launches of weapons systems developed within the country, with its missile development program primarily focused on addressing potential threats from neighboring India.
