ISLAMABAD, July 26: Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful test of the indigenously-developed cruise missile Babur (Hatf-VII). The missile test is part of a continuous process for validating the design parameters set for the weapon system.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the range of Babur cruise missile, which was first tested in 2005, has been enhanced to 700kms.

The Babur, which has near stealth capabilities, is a low flying, terrain-hugging missile with high manoeuvrability, pinpoint accuracy and radar avoidance features.

The test was witnessed by the Chairman of Nescom, Dr Samar Mubarakmand, senior military officers and scientists of the strategic organisations.