Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Pakistan conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile, having a range of 900 kilometers.

According to a press release issued by the ISPR on Friday, the test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system, including advanced navigation system.

The flight test was witnessed by Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, Director General Strategic Plans Division, Dr Raza Samar, Chairman NESCOM, Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali, Commander Army Strategic Forces Command and the scientists and engineers of strategic organizations.

The Director General Strategic Plans Division congratulated scientists and engineers on the conduct of this successful test. He appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists and engineers, who contributed wholeheartedly in making the missile launch successful.

President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Nadeem Raza and Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on successful conduct of today’s missile test.