By NNN-APP
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Islamabad : Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful test fire of the indigenously developed Cruise Missile Babur (Hatf-VII). The missile test is part of a continuous process of validating the design parameters set for this weapon system, stated a media release of ISPR.
The range of Hatf-VII (Babur) Cruise Missile, which was first tested in 2005, has been enhanced to 700 Kms.
The Babur, which has near stealth capabilities, is a low flying, terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability, pin point accuracy and radar avoidance features.
The test was witnessed by the Chairman NESCOM, Dr Samar Mubarakmand, senior military officers and scientists of the strategic organizations.
The test will consolidate Pakistan’s strategic capability and strengthen national security.
President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have congratulated the scientists and engineers on this very important success and assured them of their complete support in the development plans of all strategic projects.