Successful flight test of ballistic missile

Published November 5, 2024 Updated November 5, 2024 08:36am

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

The weapon system with a 350km range is capable of engaging land and sea targets with high precision. It is equipped with a state of the art navigation system and maneuverability features.

The flight test was witnessed by the chief of naval staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, senior officers, scientists and engineers. The president, prime minister, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff committee and services chiefs congratulated naval units scientists on the achievement.

Published in Dawn, November 5th, 2024

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