Pakistan Navy successfully tests indigenous anti-ship ballistic missile

Equipped with advanced guidance, the missile is designed to overcome complex environments and countermeasures

The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday announced the successful test launch of an indigenously developed anti-ship ballistic missile from a locally produced naval platform, marking a significant step in the country’s expanding defence capabilities.

According to ISPR, the state-of-the-art missile system proved its ability to accurately engage both maritime and land-based targets. The weapon is equipped with sophisticated guidance technology and features designed to overcome complex environments and countermeasures.

A spokesperson for the Pakistan Navy confirmed that the Chief of the Naval Staff witnessed the launch alongside senior scientists and engineers associated with the programme.

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The successful test, the spokesperson added, reflects the country’s growing technological expertise and reinforces the Navy’s commitment to safeguarding national interests.

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and the Services Chiefs extended their congratulations to all units, scientists, and engineers involved in the achievement.

Pakistan has been strengthening its military capabilities in recent months. Earlier, in September, the Pakistan Army carried out a training launch of its newly developed Fatah-4, a ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 750 kilometres.

Equipped with advanced avionics and navigational aids, the Fatah-4 is designed to evade missile defence systems through low-altitude, terrain-hugging flight, ensuring high precision in target engagement, according to the military’s media wing.