Rawalpindi: The Pakistan Navy on Tuesday successfully tested the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, in what officials described as a demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness.
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According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the missile accurately executed its mission, validating the Navy’s ability to detect, track, and neutralise sea-based threats at extended ranges. The military said the test marks a significant enhancement in Pakistan’s conventional defence capabilities and strengthens the armed forces’ coordinated strike posture.
The statement added that the Pakistan Navy remains committed to safeguarding the country’s maritime interests and sovereign waters.
Senior leadership, including the President, Prime Minister, and services chiefs, congratulated the scientists and engineers involved in the development. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also hailed the test as a major milestone in Pakistan’s defence sector.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah praised the Navy’s professionalism and credited the country’s scientists and engineers for the achievement, stating that it would further strengthen maritime defence.
The latest test follows another successful missile firing conducted by the Navy on April 16, underscoring continued advancements in indigenous defence capabilities. Earlier this month, the Navy also inducted PNS Khaibar into its fleet, as part of broader modernisation efforts.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has emphasised the importance of a technologically advanced naval force to secure Pakistan’s maritime interests and vital sea lanes, given the country’s strategic position along key global trade routes.
