RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Thursday conducted successful test fire of Submarine Launched Cruise Missile “Babur” having a range of 450 kilometres.

According to the press release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the missile was fired from an underwater dynamic platform, which successfully engaged its target with precise accuracy; meeting all the flight parameters.

Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Babur is capable of delivering various types of payloads and incorporates state of the art technologies including underwater controlled propulsion, advanced guidance and navigation features. SLCM Babur provides Pakistan Credible Second Strike Capability, augmenting the existing deterrence regime.

The test was witnessed by DG Strategic Plans Division (SPD), Chairman NESCOM , Commander Naval Strategic Force Command (NSFC), senior officials, scientists and engineers from Strategic Scientific Organizations.

The Chairman JCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat and Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists, engineers and NSFC personnel for successful achievement of this highly significant milestone.

President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have also conveyed their facilitations to the scientists, engineers and NSFC personnel involved in the effort.