Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-1A ballistic missile

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 04 Jan 2023

Rawalpindi: In a major firepower display, Pakistan today conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface to a surface ballistic missile, said the military’s media wing.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface to a surface ballistic missile, having a range of 900 kilometers. 

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The test flight was aimed at the re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system including an advanced navigation system, ISPR said. 

The statement added that the flight test was witnessed by Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Dr. Raza Samar, Chairman NESCOM, Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, and the scientists and engineers of strategic organizations.

Director General Strategic Plans Division congratulated scientists and engineers on the conduct of this successful test. He appreciated the technical prowess, dedication, and commitment of scientists and engineers, who contributed whole-heartedly in making the missile launch successful.

President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful conduct of today’s missile test, ISPR concluded.