ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Thursday conducted successful test fire ofindigenously developed Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) BABURhaving a range of 450 KMs.
The Missile was fired from an underwater dynamic platform, whichsuccessfully engaged its target with precise accuracy, meeting all theflight parameters, said ISPR Press Release.
SLCM BABUR is capable of delivering various types of payloads andincorporates state of the art technologies including underwater controlledpropulsion, advanced guidance and navigation features.
It provides Pakistan credible second strike capability, augmenting theexisting deterrence regime.
Development of this capability also reflects Pakistan’s response toprovocative nuclear strategies and posture being pursued in neighbourhoodthrough induction of nuclear submarines and ship-borne nuclear missiles;leading to nuclearisation of Indian Ocean Region.
Pakistan eyes this landmark development as a step towards reinforcing thepolicy of Credible Minimum Deterrence through indigenization andself-reliance.
The test was witnessed by DG Strategic Plans Division (SPD), ChairmanNESCOM, Commander Naval Strategic Force Command (NSFC), senior officials,scientists and engineers from Strategic Scientific Organizations.
The Chairman JCSC and Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists,engineers and NSFC personnel for successful achievement of this highlysignificant milestone.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and President Mamnoon Hussainhave also conveyed their facilitation to the scientists, engineers and NSFCpersonnel involved in the effort.