Web Desk (MNN); The Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out a flight test of an indigenously developed, ship-launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM), marking a significant boost to the countryās expanding defence and technological capabilities, the ISPR announced on Tuesday.
According to the militaryās media wing, the missile is engineered to strike both maritime and land-based targets with high accuracy. It features advanced guidance technology, enhanced manoeuvring capability, and precise tracking systems, making it an important strategic addition to Pakistanās defence arsenal.
The test met all technical and operational benchmarks, underscoring the Navyās ongoing commitment to protecting national security interests.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf witnessed the test flight, along with senior scientists, engineers, and key project members. Admiral Ashraf praised the scientific community, engineers, and all participating teams, calling the successful trial another milestone in Pakistanās journey toward greater defence self-reliance.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and other service chiefs congratulated the Navy on the achievement, describing it as a major advancement in the countryās defence capabilities.
The successful test reinforces the Pakistan Navyās operational preparedness and the nationās progress in developing modern, indigenous defence systems.
