Pakistan successfully conducts launch of ballistic missile 'Nasr'
Last updated on: 31 January,2019 05:55 pm
The second phase of this exercise was aimed at testing the extreme in-flight maneuverability.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan on Thursday conducted another successful launch of short range surface to surface ballistic missile "Nasr" as part of Army Strategic Forces Command training exercise.
The quad salvo was launched on January 24 while single shots on January 28 and 31.
The second phase of this exercise was aimed at testing the extreme in-flight maneuverability, including the end flight maneuverability; capable of defeating, by assured penetration, any currently available BMD system in the neighborhood of country or any other system under procurement / development.
The launch was witnessed by General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman JCS Committee, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, Chairman NESCOM, senior officers from the Army Strategic Forces Command, scientists and engineers of strategic organizations.
Chairman JCS Committee appreciated the participating troops, scientists and engineers on achieving yet another milestone of national significance towards Pakistan’s strategic deterrence capability. He praised the professional attributes and dedicated efforts of all concerned which made possible the successful launch of Weapon System.
President and Prime Minister of Pakistan alongwith Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists, engineers and the participating troops on their outstanding achievement.