Pakistan on Monday successfully test-fired another ground-to-ground missile two days after it had test-launched Abdali missile as border tensions with India refused to die down, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to an ISPR statement, country conducted a successful training launch of a FATAH Series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 kilometres as part of ongoing Exercise INDUS.
The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy.
The training launch was witnessed by senior officers of Pakistan Army, as well as officers, scientists and engineers from Pakistan’s strategic organizations.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and the Chief of Army Staff extended their congratulations to the participating troops, scientists, and engineers. They expressed complete confidence in the operational preparedness and technical proficiency of Pakistan Army to thwart any aggression against the territorial integrity of Pakistan.
PM says defence 'in strong hands'
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the country was prepared "for national defence" after the military conducted a second missile test since a fresh stand-off with India.
"The successful training launch clearly shows that Pakistan's defence is in strong hands," the prime minister said in a statement, adding that he was satisfied with the army's "full preparedness for national defence".
On Saturday last, Pakistan had carried out a successful test-launching of the ground-to-ground Abdali missile, with a range of 450 kilometres.
According to a statement released by the ISPR, Pakistan has successfully conducted a training launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile “Abdali” as part of exercise Indus.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the missile launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced manoeuvrability features.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor