Islamabad, Dec. 27: The Pakistan Navy on Monday successfully test-fired several surface-to-air missiles to assess its air defence capabilities, officials said.
Three surface-to-air missile tests were carried out in Sindh province, a Navy spokesman said, adding all missiles found their targets.
The Naval chief, Admiral Noman Bashir, and the Air Defence Commander, Vice Admiral Tayyab Ali Dogar, witnessed the drill. “The successful testing will add to the strength of Pakistan Navy,” Admiral Bashir said.
The “fire and forget” missiles are equipped with sensitive infrared homing heads that can intercept high speed aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. These weapons give the Navy the flexibility to operate with various missiles and strengthen the ground-based air defence, the statement said.
The area of responsibility of the Navy’s Air Defence Battalion stretches from Sir Creek to Jiwani, it added.