April 16, 2026
Pakistan Navy test-fires locally developed extended-range anti-ship missile
The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live firing of a locally developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, the ISPR said. The military said the weapon accurately hit its target at high speed and extended range.
April 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live firing of a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile capable of engaging targets at extended ranges, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Thursday.
“In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target with high speed at extended range,” the ISPR said.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing.
The missile incorporates an advanced guidance system and enhanced manoeuvrability, enabling it to evade threats, adapt to dynamic conditions, and strike with precision and lethality.
The ISPR described the successful launch as a demonstration of technological advancement and operational expertise, stating that it reflects Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maintaining credible sea-based deterrence in the conventional domain and ensuring maritime security and regional stability.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, along with services chiefs, commended the personnel and scientists involved in the achievement.
The ISPR added that the same missile system had earlier been tested in November last year.
It further stated that the weapon system is capable of engaging targets both at sea and on land with high precision.
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