Pakistan successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Ghaznavi. The missile was test fired on February 3, 2021.
Highlights
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The ballistic missile has a striking capability of up to 290 kilometres.
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The Ghaznavi missile was launched to mark the culmination of Annual Field Training Exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command.
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The ballistic missile Ghaznavi can deliver the nuclear and conventional warheads up to a range of 290 kilometres.
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The missile has been tested for both day and night modes.
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Pakistan has also test-fired the nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-III on January 20, 2021. This missile has the range of up to 2,750 kilometres.