ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Tue, Jun 05) – Pakistan
today tested successfully yet another multi-tube, indigenously
developed cruise missile, Hatf-VII or Babur,
capable of carrying nuclear as well as conventional warheads and has stealth
capabilities.
Nuclear-capable Hatf-VII (Babur) with stealth capabilities tested successfully by Pakistan |
This was the 5th missile test by
Pakistan within last two weeks. The latest Hatf-VII missile with a range of 700
km and can hit targets deep within India.
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) have confirmed the successful test of Hatf-VII, which was
conducted on an undisclosed location.
"The test will consolidate
Pakistan's strategic deterrence capability and further strengthen national
security," the ISPR said in a statement.
The Hatf-VII or Babur missile is a
"low flying, terrain-hugging" weapon with "high maneuverability,
pinpoint accuracy and radar avoidance features".
As reported by the Express Tribune;
the test was witnessed by Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Khalid
Shameem Wynne, Strategic Plans Division Director General Lt Gen (retired)
Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, senior officers of the armed forces and strategic organizations
and scientists.
The President of Pakistan and Prime
Minister hailed the scientists and engineers involved in this mission, the
statement said.
Report Tags: Hatf-VII, Cruise Missile, Babur
Missile, Inter Services Public Relations, ISPR, Military,
Missile Test, Successful Missile test, Nuclear-capable missile,
SOURCE:
http://tribune.com.pk/story/389041/pakistan-test-fires-hatf-vii-babur-missile/
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