Pakistan has marked another important milestone in its defence and technological journey, with the Pakistan Navy successfully test-firing an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile. The test, conducted at sea, demonstrated the country’s growing capability to design and deploy advanced missile systems tailored to its security needs.
New missiles’ high capacity to hit sea and land targets with high precision
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the new missile can hit both sea and land targets with high accuracy, making it a versatile asset in Pakistan’s conventional deterrence. It is equipped with advanced guidance technology and enhanced maneuverability, allowing it to adjust its path mid-flight and better evade enemy defences.
The test was witnessed by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with the scientists, engineers, and naval personnel who worked on the project. Their presence highlighted that this achievement is not just a big milestone for the military, but also a manifestation of Pakistan’s growing research and development capacity.
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In its statement, ISPR claimed that the successful trial reflects the Pakistan Navy’s resolve to provide protection to national maritime interests, especially in the Arabian Sea and wider region. As sea lanes, trade routes, and offshore resources grow in importance, such anti-ship ballistic missile capabilities play a major role in securing Pakistan’s coastline and economic assets.
The country’s top leadership, including the president, prime minister, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, services chiefs, and the field marshal, congratulated all those involved. They all considered it a massive step forward in strengthening Pakistan’s conventional deterrence and defence preparedness.
Pakistan’s Fatah 4 cruise missile features
This test follows another recent milestone: on September 30, the Pakistan Army conducted a training launch of Fatah-4, a newly inducted, indigenously developed ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 750 kilometres.
Fatah-4 is fitted with advanced avionics and modern navigation systems, can fly close to the terrain to avoid radar detection, and is designed with the best possible features that can hit targets with high precision.
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Fatah-4 is part of the Army Rocket Force Command, aimed at improving the reach, lethality, and survivability of Pakistan’s conventional missile arsenal.
Together, these developments reflect a broader push toward self-reliance in defence technology, giving Pakistan more control over its security tools in an increasingly complex regional environment.