ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Pakistan carried out a successful training launch of the Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile, according to a statement from the military’s media affairs wing.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the training launch was conducted to train troops, validate technical parameters, and evaluate the performance of various sub-systems designed to enhance accuracy and survivability. Senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, along with scientists and engineers from strategic organizations, observed the launch.
The Director General of the Strategic Plans Division praised the technical expertise and dedication of the scientists involved in this achievement.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and the service chiefs extended their congratulations to the scientists and engineers for their success.
In May, Pakistan had also successfully tested the Fateh-II Guided Rocket System, which has a range of 400 kilometers. The system is set to enhance the Pakistan Army’s artillery capabilities for precise, long-range engagements.
In October 2023, Pakistan tested the Ababeel weapons system, aimed at bolstering regional deterrence and strategic stability through the implementation of full-spectrum deterrence.
