Ababeel’s Flight Test: Pakistan Enhance Strategic Deterrence Capability

News Desk

Rawalpindi: The missile system is aimed at strengthening deterrence and enhancing strategic stability in the region through the operationalisation of full spectrum deterrence in the overall construct of credible minimum deterrence, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) sources.

Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of the Ababeel Weapon System on Wednesday, aimed at re-validating various design, technical parameters and performance evaluations of different sub-systems of the weapon system.

The Ababeel missile is a surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile that can reach targets at a range of 2,200 km (1367 miles), over three times the distance between Islamabad and New Delhi, the capital of Pakistan’s arch-rival India.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) Chairman General Sahir Shamshad Mirza appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of all those who contributed to the successful test.

The President, Prime Minister and Service Chiefs also congratulated all members of the Strategic Forces on the achievement.