Islamabad, Pakistan — The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking a major milestone in the country’s defence and aerospace capabilities, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Saturday.
Advanced Capabilities of Taimoor Missile
According to the ISPR, the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile can strike land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometres. Equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation and guidance system, the missile is designed to fly at very low altitudes, enabling it to evade hostile air and missile defence systems.
The military’s media wing emphasized that the missile’s precision-strike capability significantly enhances the conventional deterrence and operational flexibility of the PAF, reinforcing Pakistan’s overall defence posture.
“The successful flight test reflects Pakistan Air Force’s commitment to operational readiness, technological superiority, and national security objectives,” the ISPR said.
National Achievement in Defence Technology
The test launch was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces, as well as scientists and engineers who contributed to the missile’s development. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, congratulated the team, praising their professional excellence, dedication, and commitment to strengthening the nation’s defence capabilities.
He stated that the achievement demonstrates Pakistan’s resolve to achieve technological self-sufficiency and maintain a credible conventional deterrent in a changing regional security environment.
The ISPR described the successful launch as a testament to Pakistan’s defence industry innovation, technical maturity, and self-reliance. The missile system further enhances the PAF’s operational flexibility and deterrence strategy, particularly in regional security dynamics.
Continuation of Indigenous Missile Developments
The Taimoor flight test follows a similar achievement by the Pakistan Navy, which in November last year successfully tested an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile. Like the Taimoor, the naval missile can engage both land and sea targets with high precision and is equipped with advanced guidance technology and enhanced manoeuvrability to operate effectively in complex maritime environments.
These developments signal Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to strengthening national defence and advancing indigenous technological capabilities across its armed forces, reinforcing the country’s strategic and conventional deterrence posture.
