Pakistan Conducts Training Launch Of Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile
Inter-Services Public Relations [ISPR], the media arm of the Pakistani army, announced on 20 August the successful training launch test of the nuclear-capable Shaheen-II medium-range ballistic missile. ISPR published details and video footage of the test. According to the post, the launch aimed to train troops and, importantly, validate various technical parameters, instill confidence in the missile’s capabilities, and evaluate the performance of different subsystems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability.
The training launch was witnessed by senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, scientists, and engineers of strategic organizations. The Director General Strategic Plans Division appreciated the technical prowess, dedication, and commitment of scientists who contributed towards this achievement. The Director General of the Strategic Plans Division expressed his appreciation for the technical prowess, dedication, and commitment of scientists who contributed to the successful test.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and services chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on the accomplishment.
In addition to the Shaheen-II, which has been deployed under the army’s strategic command since 2014, Pakistan is also developing the Shaheen-III ballistic missile, which is believed to have a range of 2,750 kilometers. It is still unknown whether the Shaheen-III missile, whose first firing test was carried out in 2015, has been put into use by the Pakistani army.