Pakistan Navy successfully tests land-based, anti-ship missile

E-Paper | April 27, 2026

Pakistan Navy on Thursday conducted a successful test of a land-based, anti-ship missile, APP reported.

A press release from the Navy said that the trial was conducted from the coastal region and the missile secured a hit on a target placed at sea.

The missile is equipped with advanced technology and avionics, which enable engagement of targets at sea with a high degree of accuracy.

The event was witnessed by Vice Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Khan Hasham Bin Saddique and senior officers of Pakistan Navy.

Admiral Saddique commended the successful accomplishment of the objectives of the trial and lauded the hard work and efforts of all those who were involved, specifically appreciating the crew of the missile unit.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah in his message said that the weapon system has added a new dimension to the operational reach of Pakistan Navy, allowing it to bolster seaward defences by giving the Navy the capability to launch long-range, anti-ship missiles from land.

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naqeeb

Mar 16, 2017 04:46pm

keep it up. Long live Pak navy

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Fayzee

Mar 16, 2017 04:48pm

Well done, boys.

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Hira

Mar 16, 2017 04:48pm

Well done! Pakistan Navy Zindabaad...

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amumiya

Mar 16, 2017 04:55pm

pak PAINdabad

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Vivek Wani

Mar 16, 2017 04:59pm

Why you are carrying out such type of test, it is outdated technology.

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KASHMIRI PANDIT

Mar 16, 2017 04:59pm

is there pak navy? How many missiles do you have? and what is the strength of pak navy?

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amumiya

Mar 16, 2017 05:13pm

@KASHMIRI PANDIT ,pak navy has 1 aircraft carrier ,13 destroyers,17 subs ,61 frigates,211 combatants .

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zak

Mar 16, 2017 05:17pm

@KASHMIRI PANDIT Dont your government educate you all. That explains the poor standards. Internet , its wonder tool. Lots on Pak Navy there.

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Mar 16, 2017 05:28pm

@Vivek Wani Did you read the full report before calling it outdated. It saya: The missile is equipped with advanced technology and avionics, which enable engagement of targets at sea with a high degree of accuracy

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Raja Farhat Abbas

Mar 16, 2017 05:44pm

Good job,Pakistan Navy Zindabad, Pakistan Pa'indabad.

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Mar 16, 2017 05:45pm

Despite alarmingly huge trade deficit, looming problem in power sector due to circular debts ....this is a great achievement. Pakistan is shining !!

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Wajid ali dahani

Mar 16, 2017 05:43pm

Pakistan Navy Zindabad Pakistan Paindabad

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DEVEN MANIAR

Mar 16, 2017 05:47pm

Congrats.

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S. Saad Ahmed Hashmi

Mar 16, 2017 06:22pm

Gone are days when enemy could have choked us by blocking Karachi. But now, if they adventure towards Gwadar, they will be vulnerable to these types of missiles. Navy role has been enhanced significantly in emerging geo-political developments. Way to go! Best of Luck Pakistan Navy!

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N_Saq

Mar 16, 2017 07:15pm

Agreed good news for Pak Armed forces but remember economy and arms go hand in hand, so we are hearing all these missile development explosions on the arms side of it but we are not hearing any development explosions from the economy side of it, why? If Pak continue down this path then it will be equivalent to walking with a drag where one leg works and the other doesn't and I think we all know what to expect if that happens? Let me make it clear the body breaks down and even the good leg gets affected. Something to ponder...

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Abdul Rehman

Mar 16, 2017 07:17pm

@amumiya : Pakistan does not have an Aircraft Carrier..

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Masood

Mar 16, 2017 07:22pm

@amumiya ; Correct, and that pain is getting LOWER and LOWER.

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Friend

Mar 16, 2017 07:24pm

Poor people ..They are grown under the shadow of state propaganda...Their citizens think that Pak has aircraft carrier and 17 submarines ? What a joke

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Saifuddin Takhtawala

Mar 16, 2017 07:40pm

Peace no war. Stop diverting billions on nukes and missiles. These are not going to take our country forward. Divert these funds to educate our youth.

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Sonny afridi

Mar 16, 2017 08:21pm

Good work navy! A good message to the regional foes and their evil designs. We will defend ourself

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Azad kashmir

Mar 16, 2017 08:22pm

@KASHMIRI PANDIT all this information is available on the net. We have already completed the nuclear triad - with the ability to launch nuclear missiles by sea.

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Jamil

Mar 16, 2017 08:34pm

@N_Saq don't be pessimistic. Although the economy is not developing to its full potential but will pick up pace in future.

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Jamil

Mar 16, 2017 08:41pm

@Saifuddin Takhtawala You must try to understand that economic progress and defence capability is a must for any sovereign country.

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S Prasad

Mar 16, 2017 08:43pm

The important question is whether all these missiles work when they really need to ? After-all they are made in China.

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Saqib hassan

Mar 16, 2017 08:56pm

Well done Pak navy...

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SHAH S

Mar 16, 2017 09:47pm

@Vivek Wani ; Its okay, outdated or not, it strikes target in the bullseye; its effective and makes sure target is destroyed; So, dont worry, whenever enemy target is in sight, this one for sure can be destroyed in one hit;; You can buy the latest and the greatest Trash for Cash from Israel and now also from USA;

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mirza

Mar 16, 2017 09:52pm

use this to target the corruption in country.

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ENIGMA

Mar 16, 2017 09:57pm

Mubarrak Pakistan Navy, Pakistan ZINDABAD! We honor and praise you for all your courage and sacrifices to our nation.

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Khwarizmi

Mar 16, 2017 10:05pm

This is good and all, but Pakistan seriously needs nuclear submarines with MIRV equipped ICBMs which can hide deep inside the Indian Ocean. This is real STRATEGIC deterrence. India is already far ahead and we need some serious catching up business to do.

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Assamese guy

Mar 16, 2017 11:15pm

@zak Atleast recover your US made ghazi submarine lying dead under our waters.

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Anirban

Mar 17, 2017 12:03am

2. Security concerns may have been there but not in this century. If India attacks it will face sanctions and restrictions and also the bid to UN security council will vanish forever. So India won't initiate any conflict.

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