RAWALPINDI – Pakistan conducted another successful test fire ofindigenously developed SubmarineLaunched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Babur, having a range of 450 kilometers.

The missile was fired from an underwater dynamic platform, whichsuccessfully engaged itstarget with precise accuracy; meeting all the flight parameters, said apress release issued here by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) onThursday.

The SLCM Babur is capable of delivering various types of payloads andincorporates state-of-the-art technologies including underwater controlledpropulsion, advanced guidance and navigation features. The SLCM Baburprovides 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 theneighborhood through induction of nuclear submarines and ship-borne nuclearmissiles; leading to nuclearization of Indian Ocean Region.

Pakistan eyes this landmark development as a step towards reinforcing thepolicy ofCredible Minimum Deterrence through indigenization and self-reliance.

The test was witnessed by DG Strategic Plans Division (SPD), ChairmanNESCOM , CommanderNaval Strategic Force Command (NSFC), senior officials, scientists andengineers from Strategic Scientific Organizations.

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) and Services Chiefshave congratulated thescientists, engineers and NSFC personnel for successful achievement of thishighly significant milestone.

The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan have also conveyed theirfacilitationsto the scientists, engineers and NSFC personnel involved in the effort.