KARACHI: Pakistan Navy sends a strong message to Indian Navy with thelaunch of the indigenous built Anti Ship Missile that is capable of hittingenemy ships from land to a long distance.
The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired a land-based anti-ship missile,‘Zarb’ as part of a training exercise from the coastal region on Tuesday.
The missile successfully followed its preplanned trajectory and accuratelyengaged the target at sea, according to a Pakistan Navy spokesperson.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi witnessed theexercise as chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the naval chief expressed his utmost satisfactionon the operational readiness of the Pakistan Navy. He said Pakistan’spursuit of peace and stability has to be taken in the context of its questfor maintaining a peaceful coexistence in the region and not to bemisconstrued as weakness.
“Pakistan Navy, being a professionally competent and potent force, is fullycapable of thwarting any aggression with an iron fist,” Admiral Abbasisaid, adding operationalszation of Zarb Weapon System is depictive ofPakistan’s strong resolve and high level of preparedness.
He reaffirmed the resolve that Pakistan Navy’s personnel remain vigilantand combat-ready to guard the sea frontiers and maritime interests of ourmotherland.