Pakistan today conducted a successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile, having a range of 2, 750 kilometers, Eurasia Diary reports citing the Dispatch News Desk (DND).
According to Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) of the Pakistan Army, the test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system.
The successful flight test, with its impact point in the Arabian Sea, was witnessed by General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Director General Strategic Plans Division, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, Chairman NESCOM, and the scientists and engineers.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee congratulated scientists and engineers on the conduct of this successful test. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee asserted that Pakistan desires peaceful co-existence in the region and its strategic capability is to deter any aggression against the sovereignty of Pakistan. 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, and the Service Chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful conduct of today’s missile test.
