Babur 1A cruise missile s capable of hitting land and sea targets with high precision
Pakistan Army conducted a successful launch of the Babur 1A cruise missile which is capable of hitting land and sea targets with “high precision” up to 450 kilometers away.
The indigenous Babur cruise missile 1A was launched from the state of the art Multi Tube Missile Launch Vehicle (MLV).
The test launch was witnessed by National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) Chairperson Dr. Raza Samar, Commander of Army Strategic Forces Command Lt Gen Muhammad Ali, senior officers of strategic plans division, army strategic forces command as well as scientists and engineers of strategic organization.
NESCOM chief Dr Samar lauded the “standard of training and operational preparedness” of the armed forces which “was reflected by the proficient handling of the weapon system in the field”. He also hailed the contributions of scientists and engineers towards the “enhancement of Pakistan’s strategic capability”.
The armed forces also received congratulations and praise from Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairperson and the services chiefs.
This is the third missile launch by the armed forces in less than a month, following the launches of the Shaheen-3 and Ghaznavi ballistic missiles conducted in late January and early February respectively.