RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched ‘anti-ship missile‘, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Thursday.
The military’s media wing said the anti-ship missile accurately engaged its target at extended range with high speed.
“Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing,” it said.
The statement added that the missile integrates a cutting-edge guidance system and advanced maneuverability, enabling it to evade threats, adapt to dynamic conditions, and deliver with precision and lethality.
In a resolute display of preparedness and precision strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile, accurately engaging its target at extended range with high speed. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/QL6Q1i3ZlF
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) April 16, 2026
“The successful launch of this indigenously developed missile underscores the fusion of technological excellence and operational expertise.”
It further said that this missile firing is a manifestation of the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to maintaining credible sea-based deterrence in the conventional domain and to ensuring maritime security and stability in the region.
“The President, Prime Minister, Chief of Defence Forces, and Services Chiefs have commended the participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone,” the statement concluded.
PN test-fires surface-to-air missile
Earlier in January this year, Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired a surface-to-air missile (SAM) during a naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
In a statement, the military’s media wing said, “Pakistan Navy demonstrated its operational readiness and combat preparedness through a comprehensive exercise in the North Arabian Sea, showcasing both conventional and unmanned capabilities, as per the dictates of evolving naval warfare.”
It said that the exercise included “the successful live firing of LY-80(N) Surface to Air Missile (SAM) from Vertical Launching System at extended range”, validating the long-range capabilities of Pakistan Navy’s modern air defence systems.
“LY-80(N) SAM successfully engaged and neutralized an aerial target, demonstrating Pakistan Navy’s robust air defence capabilities,” it added.
The exercise also featured the successful engagement of surface targets using Loitering Munition (LM), demonstrating the Pakistan Navy’s precision strike capabilities. Loitering Munition (LM) successfully engaged and destroyed surface targets, showcasing its effectiveness in modern naval warfare.
“Successful open-sea trials of Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) were also conducted, marking a significant leap in autonomous naval technology,” it added.
It further stated that the trials validated the platform’s ability to combine high-speed performance with mission-critical durability. “Key capabilities demonstrated include extreme maneuverability, precision navigation, and weather resilience. USV offers a low-risk, high-impact solution with the stealth of a tactical interceptor.”
