Pakistan Navy successfully tests long-range air defence missile, stealth drone boat: ISPR

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 dictates of evolving naval warfare, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.

“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 neutralised an aerial target, demonstrating Pakistan Navy’s robust air defence capabilities,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

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The exercise also featured the successful engagement of surface targets using Loitering Munition (LM), demonstrating Pakistan Navy’s precision strike capabilities, the ISPR said, adding that 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 said.

The trials, the ISPR said, 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, it said.

Commander Pakistan Fleet witnessed the exercise, which showcased Pakistan Navy’s ability to employ advanced systems.

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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended officers and men of Pakistan Navy for their professionalism and operational competence. He reaffirmed Pakistan Navy’s resolve to ensure seaward defence of Pakistan and safeguard national maritime interests under all circumstances, the media wing stated.

The development comes a week after the Pakistan Air Force successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking another significant milestone in the advancement of national aerospace and defence capabilities.

The Director General Public Relations (DGPR) – Air Force in a statement on January 3 said Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometers, carrying a conventional warhead.

Equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and guidance system, Taimoor is designed to fly at very low altitudes, enabling it to effectively evade hostile air and missile defence systems. Its precision-strike capability significantly enhances the conventional deterrence and operational flexibility of Pakistan Air Force, further strengthening the country’s overall defence posture.

Pakistan Navy in November 2025 successfully carried out a test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile.

According to the ISPR, the missile is capable of striking both sea and land targets with high accuracy. It is equipped with advanced guidance technology and enhanced manoeuvrability features.