ISLAMABAD – In an impressive fire power display, live weapon firing wasconducted by Pakistan Navy’s Fast Attack Craft (Missile) in the NorthArabian Sea on Tuesday.The indigenously developed Cruise Missile, has anti-ship missile and landattack capability, said a press release issued here by Directorate ofPublic Relations of Pakistan Navy.
Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff witnessed thelive firing on board Pakistan Navy ship.
The missile accurately hit its target on land signifying the impressivecapabilities of the indigenous missile system.
The successful live weapon firing has once again demonstrated the crediblefire power of Pakistan Navy and the impeccable level of indigenization inhigh tech weaponry achieved by Pakistan’s defence industry.
This is a clear manifestation of government’s resolve to achieveself-reliance in this field.Speaking on the 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 successfully.
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He emphasized the need to capitalize on indigenous defence capabilities.Vice Chief of the Naval Staff also reaffirmed the resolve of Pakistan Navyto ensure seaward defence and safeguard national maritime interests at allcosts.
He also appreciated the efforts made by the engineers and researchers inmaking the project a success.
