Navy tests missile

Published March 17, 2010

KARACHI, March 16 On the heels of a series of missile tests carried out by Pakistan Navy last week, PN successfully test-fired surface-to-air missiles on Tuesday.

Anti-air warfare capability was another manifestation of PN's offensive punch, said an ISPR press release.

The surface-to-air missile was capable of intercepting targets at extremely high speeds.

The test was witnessed by Commander of Pakistan Navy Fleet Vice-Admiral Tanveer Faiz, who termed it another feat accomplished by PN in recent days.

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