ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Friday successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, marking a major advancement in the country’s conventional defence and aerospace capabilities.
According to a PAF spokesperson, the missile has a strike range of 600 kilometres and is capable of engaging both land and sea targets with high precision while carrying a conventional warhead.
Low-Altitude, Precision Strike Capability
The Taimoor missile is equipped with advanced navigation and guidance systems and is designed to fly at very low altitudes, enabling it to evade hostile air and missile defence systems. Officials said the system significantly enhances the Pakistan Air Force’s operational flexibility and strengthens its conventional deterrence posture.
The successful test demonstrated the technical maturity and growing self-reliance of Pakistan’s defence industry, reflecting sustained progress in indigenous weapons development.
Senior Military Leadership Witnesses Test
The flight test was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces, along with scientists and engineers associated with the development of the missile system.
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, congratulated the scientists, engineers, and PAF personnel involved in the project, praising their professionalism and dedication.
Air Chief Reaffirms Commitment to Defence Readiness
The Air Chief said the successful test was a testament to Pakistan’s resolve to achieve technological self-sufficiency and maintain a credible conventional deterrent amid evolving regional security dynamics. He added that such advancements reflect the Pakistan Air Force’s continued focus on operational readiness, technological innovation, and national security.
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