Pakistan Successfully Tests Abdali Missile System in Strategic Exercise
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday conducted a training launch of its indigenously developed Abdali surface-to-surface missile, demonstrating its operational readiness and technological advancements, the military announced.
Key Highlights of the Test:
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Range & Capability: The 450-km range missile was fired as part of the “Indus” operational readiness exercise, validating its upgraded navigation system and enhanced manoeuvrability.
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Precision & Performance: The test confirmed the weapon system’s accuracy, stable flight trajectory, and mission success, reinforcing its role in Pakistan’s strategic deterrence.
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High-Level Oversight: Senior officials from the Army Strategic Forces Command, Strategic Plans Division (SPD), and Pakistan’s strategic scientific community witnessed the launch.
Leadership’s Response:
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President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif, CJCSC, and military chiefs congratulated the teams involved.
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They expressed full confidence in Pakistan’s deterrence capabilities and praised the scientists and engineers behind the system’s advancements.
Strategic Significance:
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The Abdali missile is a critical component of Pakistan’s conventional and strategic arsenal, designed for rapid deployment and high-precision strikes against ground targets.
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The test underscores Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining credible minimum deterrence amid regional security challenges.
The successful launch reaffirms Pakistan’s technological prowess and operational readiness, ensuring the nation’s defense capabilities remain robust and responsive to evolving threats.
