Pakistan successfully conducted Babar Cruise Missile test

On Thursday Pakistan Army conducted a successful training launch of the Babur cruise missile. Inter services public relations (ISPR) gave this statement. Babur cruise missile bears a range of 450 kilometers. Launched from either submarine or land-based quad-launcher.

The  Babur is also capable of delivering different kinds of payloads. It employs underwater controlled propulsion, advanced guidance, and navigation features.
The third missile test carried out over the past three weeks. On January 20, the army conducted a successful test of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-III.

Chairman NESCOM Dr. Raza Samar was the witness. He appreciated the standard of training and operational preparedness of the Army Strategic Forces. Which was reflected by the proficient handling of the weapon system in the field and fulfillment of all laid-down training parameters.

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and services chiefs have also congratulated the participating troops on the conduct of successful training launch,”

In 2018, the military conducted the first successful submarine launch of the Babur cruise missile. Giving Islamabad a credible second-strike capability and augmenting the existing deterrence regime.

The armed forces also received praise from Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairperson, and the services chiefs.