Pakistan on Thursday conducted another successful launch of short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile ‘Nasr’ as part of Army Strategic Forces Command training exercise which included quad salvo on January 24 and single shots on January 28 and 30, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
“The second phase of this exercise was aimed at testing the extreme inflight maneuverability, including the end flight maneuverability; capable of defeating, by assured penetration, any currently available BMD system in our neighborhood or any other system under procurement/development,” the ISPR statement said.
The launch was witnessed by Chairman JCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, director general Strategic Plans Division, commander of Army Strategic Forces Command, chairman NESCOM, senior officers from the Army Strategic Forces Command, scientists and engineers of strategic organizations.
On the occasion, the CJCSC appreciated the participating troops, scientists and engineers on achieving yet another milestone of national significance towards Pakistan’s strategic deterrence capability. He praised the professional attributes and dedicated efforts of all concerned which made possible the successful launch of the weapon system.
The president and prime minister along with services chiefs have congratulated the scientists, engineers and the participating troops on their outstanding achievement.
Published in Daily Times, February 1st 2019.