Pak Navy successfully tests anti-ship missile

Missile fired from coastal region hits target placed at sea

KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy Thursday successfully test-launched land based anti-ship missile.

The missile has advanced technology and avionics, which enable engagement of targets at sea with high accuracy. A press release of the Navy said the trial was conducted in the coastal region and the missile secured hit on the target placed at sea.

The event was witnessed by Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique. Senior officers of Pakistan Navy were also present on the occasion. The Vice Chief of the Naval Staff commended the successful accomplishment of the objectives of this 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 felicitated the officers and crew and said this weapon system had added a new dimension to the operational reach of the Pakistan Navy as the PN would be able to further bolster seaward defense of the nation by having the capability of launching long-range anti-ship missiles from land.