The military’s media wing said the missile is an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system.
An indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, is seen hitting its target with precision in an image released on April 21, 2026. — ISPR
ISPR said the test confirmed the missile’s ability to detect and neutralise sea-based threats. It added that the trial comes after a successful ship-launched missile test on April 16.
The President, Prime Minister, Chief of Defence Forces, and services chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers involved.
Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a live weapon firing of the indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, describing it as a major demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness, according to the military’s media wing (ISPR).
The Air-Launched Cruise Missile reportedly completed its mission with high accuracy, validating the Navy’s ability to detect, track, and neutralise enemy sea-based threats at extended ranges, ISPR said.
The development follows the successful test of another indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile on April 16.
ISPR said the demonstration marks a significant boost to Pakistan’s defence capabilities and strengthens the Armed Forces’ coordinated multi-domain strike posture in conventional warfare.
The statement added that Pakistan Navy remains committed to protecting the country’s maritime interests and sovereign waters.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, and other services chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers involved on what they called a major milestone.
Earlier this year, the Pakistan Navy also carried out a surface-to-air missile test in the North Arabian Sea on January 10, while the Pakistan Air Force conducted a successful test of the Taimoor Weapon System capable of striking land and sea targets up to 600 kilometres.
