KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy Thursday conducted successful test launch of land based anti-ship missile. According to a press release, the trial was conducted from coastal region and missile secured hit on the target placed at sea.
The missile is equipped with advanced technology and avionics, which enable engagement of targets at sea with high accuracy.
The test was witnessed by Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique and senior officials of the Pakistan Navy.
The Vice Chief of the Naval Staff commended the successful accomplishment of the objectives of the trial and lauded the hard work and efforts of all those who were involved, especially the crew of the missile unit.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah in his message felicitated the officers and crew and said that this weapon system has added a new dimension in the operational reach of the Pakistan Navy as it would would be able to further bolster seaward defense of the nation by having the capability of launching long range anti-ship missiles from land.
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