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A transporter erector launcher (TEL), carrying four cruise missiles, on display at the IDEAS 2008 defence exhibition, Karachi, Pakistan. Ground-Launched Anti-Ship & Anti-Surface Guided Missiles [ edit ]
In addition, the warships are installed with the FM-90N "Red Flag", a Chinese-built surface-to-air missile system, is fitted between the main deck and main gun. [11] The launch pad has eight cells each containing one missile and is fitted on a mount that can be elevated and traversed in the direction of the threat. [11]
Ababeel Missile (Urdu: أبابيل; lit. Ababeel) or the Ababeel Weapon System [2] is an MIRV surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile developed by Pakistan. [2] It is "aimed at ensuring survivability of Pakistan's ballistic missiles in the growing regional Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) environment", in response to the Indian anti-ballistic missile systems.
Introduced in light of the ballistic missile threat from Pakistan, [7] it is a double-tiered system consisting of two interceptor missiles, namely the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile for high-altitude interception, and the Advanced Air Defence (AAD) Missile for lower altitude interception. The missiles mentioned was developed as a part of ...
This list of missiles by country displays the names of missiles in order of the country where they originate (were developed), with the countries listed alphabetically and annotated with their continent (and defence alliance, if applicable).
In 1993, the Pakistani government initiated discussions regarding the acquisition of M-11 missiles from China for rapid deployment. [6] [7] However, while Pakistan succeeded in procuring the M-11 missiles, attempts to reverse-engineer the Chinese system to extend its range and add nuclear capability were unsuccessful.
The Ghauri-II design developed from Ghauri with propellant technology influenced from the Nodong-1.: 246 [1] Collaborating with other defense contractors, the Ghauri-II is a two-stage system with its motor length is increased to 2.0 m (6.6 ft), allowing the rocket to afterburn for a longer time and extended range. [1]
Range of the Shaheen-III missile. The Shaheen program is composed of the solid-fuel system in contrast to the Ghauri program that is primarily based on liquid-fuel system. [9] With the successful launch of the Shaheen-III, it surpasses the range of Shaheen-II— hence, it is the longest-range missile to be launched by the Pakistani military. [10]