ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy today successfully test fired an indigenousCruise Missile in the North Arabian Sea.
According to a spokesman of Pakistan Navy, Vice Chief of the Naval StaffAdmiral Kaleem Shaukat witnessed the live firing onboard Pakistan Navy Ship.
The spokesman said the Live Weapon Firing was conducted by Pakistan Navy’sFast Attack Craft.
He said the indigenously developed Cruise Missile has anti-ship missile andLand Attack capability.
The spokesman said the missile accurately hit its target on land signifyingthe impressive capabilities of the indigenous missile System.
He said this is a clear manifestation of Government’s resolve to achieveself-reliance in this field.
Speaking on this occasion, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff expressed hisutmost satisfaction on the operational readiness of Pakistan Navy Fleet andcommended the efforts of all those involved in achieving this significantmilestone.
Vice Chief of the Naval Staff also reaffirmed the resolve of Pakistan Navyto ensure seaward defence and safeguard national maritime interests at allcosts.