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This is new capability acquired by Pakistan Navy which would keep any enemy ships away from the Pakistani coastline. Pakistan Navy is faced with stiff challenge by Indian Navy which is growing its qualitative and numerical strength by leaps and bounds. Indian guided missile destroyers are at heart of Indian Naval build-up and this latest experiment of Zarb Anti-Ship Missile is part of Pakistan's response strategy.
Senior ranking officers including Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah reviewed the test launch.
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Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully test-fired ground based anti-ship missile, Zarb.
It is not clear if this a navalized version of Babur LACM cruise missile or a variant of Chinese C-602 anti-ship missile. Range of the missile has not been disclosed so far by Pakistan Navy neither any picture of the missile is available till now.
Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully test-fired ground based anti-ship missile, Zarb.
It is not clear if this a navalized version of Babur LACM cruise missile or a variant of Chinese C-602 anti-ship missile. Range of the missile has not been disclosed so far by Pakistan Navy neither any picture of the missile is available till now.
This is new capability acquired by Pakistan Navy which would keep any enemy ships away from the Pakistani coastline. Pakistan Navy is faced with stiff challenge by Indian Navy which is growing its qualitative and numerical strength by leaps and bounds. Indian guided missile destroyers are at heart of Indian Naval build-up and this latest experiment of Zarb Anti-Ship Missile is part of Pakistan's response strategy.
Senior ranking officers including Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah reviewed the test launch.
According to Pak Navy spokesperson, the missile test fired from the coastal areas successfully hit its target.
He said the new missile system will enhance the capabilities of Pakistan Navy.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah praised professional expertise of Pakistan Navy and expressed satisfaction at combat readiness of the naval forces.
He said that successful test firing of Zarb missile demonstrates the Navy’s combat capabilities.
He said the new missile system will enhance the capabilities of Pakistan Navy.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah praised professional expertise of Pakistan Navy and expressed satisfaction at combat readiness of the naval forces.
He said that successful test firing of Zarb missile demonstrates the Navy’s combat capabilities.
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