Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful test of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, described as “a powerful demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness,” according to a statement from the military’s media wing.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the air-launched cruise missile executed its mission with exceptional precision, validating Pakistan Navy’s combat capability to detect, target and decisively neutralise enemy sea-based threats at extended ranges

“This demonstration by the Pakistan Navy marks a pivotal elevation of national defence capability, further strengthening the Pakistan Armed Forces’ multi-dimensional coordinated strike posture and capabilities in the conventional domain,” the statement added.

It further stated that the Pakistan Navy stood resolute in its commitment to safeguard the nation’s maritime interests and sovereign waters.

“The president, prime minister, chief of defence forces and services chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on achieving this significant milestone,” it added.

Read: Pakistan Navy inducts advanced PNS KHAIBAR into its fleet

Earlier on April 4, Pakistan Navy inducted the 2nd PN MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS KHAIBAR, into its fleet, marking a significant milestone in the service’s modernisation and operational capabilities, according to the ISPR.

Addressing the induction ceremony, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf stressed the importance of “a strong, balanced and technologically advanced Navy” to safeguard Pakistan’s maritime interests and ensure the security of vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs), the statement included.

He highlighted the country’s strategic location along key maritime trade and energy corridors as a key factor behind the navy’s modernisation efforts.