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Pakistan Tests New Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile, Posing Threat to India

By Jitendra Singh
Last updated: November 26, 2024
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Pakistan Tests New Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile, Posing Threat to India

In a notable advancement for its military capabilities, the Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a flight test of an indigenously developed Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM). This missile, termed SMASH, possesses a combat range of 350 kilometers and is versatile in targeting both land and maritime objectives with a high degree of precision. Designed with cutting-edge navigation systems and improved maneuverability, the missile indicates a significant leap in Pakistanโ€™s defense technology.

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The recent test, which exemplifies Pakistanโ€™s growing missile capabilities, was observed by high-ranking officials, including the Chief of the Naval Staff, senior officers from the Navy, and key scientists and engineers involved in the project. This successful trial not only underscores the technical efficacy of the SLBM but also raises considerable strategic implications for regional security, particularly in relation to India.

The SMASH SLBM is specifically engineered to engage large naval fleets, with a pronounced focus on countering Indian aircraft carrier groups. Its anti-access area-denial (A2/AD) features are anticipated to pose substantial challenges to the Indian Navy, potentially restricting their operational flexibility in contested maritime zones. Analysts in Pakistan assert that this missile significantly enhances its naval defense operations, allowing for greater control over critical maritime boundaries.

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In response to these developments, the Indian Navy has pledged to address the evolving threats posed by this new missile technology. An authoritative source from within the Indian Navy has expressed confidence in Indiaโ€™s preparedness to counter such emerging risks. Specifically, Indiaโ€™s Barak 8 air defense system has been highlighted as a robust countermeasure, reinforcing the nationโ€™s capability to intercept threats from advanced missile systems.

India has reportedly enhanced its naval arsenal in anticipation of such developments, equipping key warships with medium-range air-to-air missiles (MR-SAM), co-developed with Israel Aerospace Industries. This missile system is designed to counter supersonic threats from distances of approximately 90-100 kilometers, thereby strengthening Indiaโ€™s defensive posture in the region.

The advancements made by Pakistan in missile technology reflect a shifting balance in regional military capabilities, and as both nations enhance their respective defenses, the dynamics of naval power in South Asia are set to undergo significant transformation.

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ByJitendra Singh
A hardcore defence enthusiast with a strong interest in all things military and geopolitical.
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