RAWALPINDI
Pakistan on Saturday conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile, the Inter Services Public Relations said on Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test flight was aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system. On March 26, Pakistan successfully test-fired Shaheen-1A surface to surface ballistic missile, the ISPR said. Shaheen-1A has the capability to achieve its target within the range of 900 kilometers.
The test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical
parameters of the weapon system including an advanced navigation system.
The test-fire 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. DNA
