Pakistan Navy successfully conducts live firing of surface-to-air missile in Arabian Sea

• PN conducts LWF of FM-90(N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile.
  
• Effectively engages highly manoeuvrable aerial targets.
• Navy reaffirms resolve to ensure seaward defence.

The Pakistan Navy reaffirmed its war-fighting capability and combat readiness via conducting live weapon firing in the North Arabian Sea, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The LWF, conducted on Sunday, featured a Pakistan Navy ship "effectively engaged highly manoeuvrable aerial targets" via FM-90(N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile.

Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Abdul Munib witnessed the live firing at sea onboard a Pakistan Navy Fleet unit.

Commending the officers and men involved for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and operational competence, he reiterated Pakistan Navy's unwavering resolve to ensure the seaward defence of Pakistan and to safeguard national maritime interests under all circumstances.

Pakistan Navy, like other branches of the armed forces, often conducts live fire drills to further bolster its capabilities. Last month, the PN successfully carried out a test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile.

The advanced weapon system capable of engaging both sea and land targets with high accuracy, features state-of-the-art guidance technology along with enhanced manoeuvrability for improved performance in complex operational environments.

Meanwhile, before that, the Pakistan Army on September 30 successfully conducted a training launch of the newly-inducted indigenously developed Fatah-4, a ground-launched cruise missile at a range of 750 kilometres.

Equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids, this weapon system is capable of evading an enemy's missile defence system due to terrain-hugging features and engaging targets with high precision.