RAWALPINDI: Pakistan today successfully conducted the training launch of Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)Hatf V (Ghauri).
The
launch was conducted by a Strategic Missile Group of the Army Strategic
Force Command on the culmination of a field training exercise that was
aimed at testing the operational readiness of the Army Strategic Force
Command.
Ghauri ballistic missile is a liquid fuel
missile which can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads over a
distance of 1300 kms.
The test monitoring of the launch
was conducted at the National Command Centre through the medium of
National Command Authority’s fully automated Strategic Command and
Control Support System (SCCSS).
It may be recalled that
the SCCSS enables robust Command and Control capability of all strategic
assets with round the clock situational awareness in a digitized
network centric environment to decision makers at the National Command
Centre (NCC).
The test consolidates and strengthens Pakistan’s deterrence capability, and national security.
The
President and Prime Minister congratulated all ranks of the Army
Strategic Force Command on the excellent standard achieved during
training which was reflected in the proficient handling of the weapon
system in the field and the accuracy of the training launch
