Pakistan Navy tests Taimoor cruise missile
Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful test of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, described as "a powerful demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness," according to a statement from the military's media wing.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the air-launched cruise missile executed its mission with exceptional precision, validating Pakistan Navy's combat capability to detect, target and decisively neutralise enemy sea-based threats at extended ranges
"This demonstration by the Pakistan Navy marks a pivotal elevation of national defence capability, further strengthening the Pakistan Armed Forces' multi-dimensional coordinated strike posture and capabilities in the conventional domain," the statement added.
It further stated that the Pakistan Navy stood resolute in its commitment to safeguard the nation's maritime interests and sovereign waters.
"The president, prime minister, chief of defence forces and services chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on achieving this significant milestone," it added.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the nation, saying the successful test of the indigenously developed anti-ship cruise missile was a remarkable achievement by Pakistan Navy's scientists and engineers.
Naqvi stated that Pakistan has achieved another success in the field of defence, adding that the successful test of the anti-ship cruise missile was an important milestone in the defence sector.
He further said that the Pakistan Navy remained committed to safeguarding the country's maritime boundaries.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah congratulated the Pakistan Navy and said the successful trial of the indigenously developed missile reflected the Pakistan Navy's professional expertise and strong defence capabilities.
He paid tribute to the country's scientists and engineers for what he described as a remarkable achievement.