Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of indigenous anti-ship missile

Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range in a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing, the statement added. The missile integrated a cutting-edge guidance system and advanced maneuverability, enabling it to evade threats, adapt to dynamic conditions, and strike with precision and lethality. The successful launch of this indigenously developed system underscored the fusion of technological excellence and operational expertise, according to a statement issued by the ISPR. According to the ISPR, the firing reflected the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maintaining credible sea-based deterrence in the conventional domain and ensuring maritime security and stability in the region.  The president, prime minister, chief of defence forces, and services chiefs have commended the participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone, the statement added. Read: Pakistan Navy inducts advanced PNS KHAIBAR into its fleet Earlier, Pakistan Navy had inducted the 2nd PN MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS KHAIBAR, into its fleet, marking a significant milestone in the service’s modernisation and operational capabilities. Addressed the induction ceremony, Admiral Ashraf stressed the importance of “a strong, balanced, and technologically advanced Navy” to safeguard Pakistan’s maritime interests and ensure the security of vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs). He highlighted the country’s strategic location along key maritime trade and energy corridors as a key factor behind the navy’s modernisation efforts.