RAWALPINDI – Pakistan has conducted another successful test fire ofindigenously developed Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Baburhaving a range of 450 kms.
According to ISPR, SLCM Babur is capable of delivering various types ofpayloads and incorporates state of the art technologies includingunderwater controlled propulsion, advanced guidance and navigation features.
SLCM Babur provides Pakistan Credible Second Strike Capability, augmentingthe existing deterrence regime.
Pakistan eyes this landmark development as a step towards reinforcing thepolicy of Credible Minimum Deterrence through indigenization andself-reliance.
President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have sentfelicitations to the scientists, engineers and Naval Strategic ForcesCommand personnel involved in the effort.
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