Pakistan successfully tests air launched cruise missile

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of its air launched cruise missile, Ra`ad-II, which has a range of 600 kilometers, said the military’s public relations wing, ISPR, in a statement released on Tuesday.
Ra`ad-II will significantly enhance the country’s air delivered strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance and navigation systems, ensuring engagement of targets with high precision.
“Director General Strategic Plans Division [Dr. Nabeel Hayat Malik] appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of scientists and engineers who contributed wholeheartedly to develop the weapon system and making this launch a success,” said the statement.
He also termed it “a major step towards complementing Pakistan’s deterrence capability.”
President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful flight test of the missile.