Pakistan has reiterated its full readiness to defend its territorial integrity — from the skies to the seas — showcasing its advanced missile technology, powerful tanks, and naval warfare systems.
Pakistan possesses a wide range of missiles capable of striking targets at various distances. The Shaheen ballistic missile family alone includes five types:
Shaheen Short-Range Missiles: Shaheen-I: Range of 750 km, Shaheen-IA: 900 km and Shaheen-I A: 1,000 km.
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles: Shaheen-II: 2,500 km and Shaheen-III: 2,750 km
Ghauri-I has a range of 1,500 km, while Ghauri-II can strike targets between 2,000–2,300 km.
Ababeel missile is also part of the arsenal, with a range of 2,200 km and capable of delivering multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).
Other powerful systems include the Hatf missile series (Hatf I to VIII), cruise missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, and tactical rockets such as Fatah-I, II, III.
Short-range ballistic missiles like Nasr, Ghaznavi, and Abdali also bolster Pakistan’s battlefield capabilities. Moreover, the military possesses anti-radiation missiles sourced from China and Brazil.
Armored Corps: Tanks from Pakistan, China, and Ukraine
Pakistan’s Armored Corps is equipped with advanced tanks developed through local and international collaborations:
- VT4 MBT: A third-generation tank made in China.
- Al-Khalid: Co-produced by Pakistan and China, equipped with a smoothbore gun.
- Al-Zarrar: An upgraded version of the Chinese Type 59 tank.
- Type-69: Chinese MBT with a 105 mm gun.
- Haider Tank: Based on the VT4 design with local enhancements.
Drone Power in the Skies
Pakistan’s drone fleet includes Uqab, Burraq, and Shahpar, designed to neutralize threats before they even appear on enemy radar — providing a significant tactical advantage in modern warfare.
Naval Strength in Deep Waters
Pakistan Navy has repeatedly demonstrated its strength beneath and above the surface of the seas. It is equipped with advanced anti-ship and anti-surface guided missiles, including:
- Babur Cruise Missiles (I, II, III)
- Chinese-made Zarb Missiles
- Harbah, CM-302, C-802A, and US-made Harpoon Block II
- Exocet SM39 Guided Missile, and RBU-1200, a Russian anti-submarine rocket launcher
Pakistan Navy’s strategic deterrent is reinforced by its submarine fleet and cutting-edge naval systems, capable of defending the nation in any future maritime conflict.
