A Complete Overview of Pakistan’s Missile and Military Capabilities

Pakistan Reaffirms Military Readiness Across Land, Air, and Sea with Advanced Defense Capabilities

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding its territorial integrity across all domains — land, air, and sea — showcasing a formidable array of modern missile systems, armored vehicles, drones, and naval power.

Advanced Missile Arsenal

Pakistan maintains a diverse and strategically layered missile capability, including:

• Shaheen Ballistic Missiles:
  • Short-Range:
    • Shaheen-I (750 km)
    • Shaheen-IA (900 km)
    • Shaheen-I A (1,000 km)
  • Medium-Range:
    • Shaheen-II (2,500 km)
    • Shaheen-III (2,750 km)
• Ghauri Series:
  • Ghauri-I: 1,500 km
  • Ghauri-II: 2,000–2,300 km
• Ababeel Missile:
  • 2,200 km range, equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles) technology.

Other systems include:

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• The Hatf series (Hatf I–VIII)
• Tactical weapons like Fatah-I, II, III
• Short-range ballistic missiles: Nasr, Ghaznavi, and Abdali
• Anti-radiation missiles from China and Brazil

Armored Corps and Tank Arsenal

Pakistan’s Armored Corps is strengthened by both indigenously developed and imported main battle tanks, including:

• VT4: Advanced 3rd-generation MBT from China
• Al-Khalid: Co-developed with China, featuring a smoothbore cannon
• Al-Zarrar: Modernized version of the Chinese Type 59
• Type-69: Equipped with a 105mm gun
• Haider Tank: Locally enhanced variant of the VT4

Unmanned Aerial Strength

Pakistan’s expanding drone fleet provides strategic surveillance and precision strike capabilities:

• Uqab, Burraq, and Shahpar drones — built for preemptive and covert operations, strengthening battlefield situational awareness.

Naval Power and Maritime Deterrence

The Pakistan Navy continues to fortify its maritime defense with surface and sub-surface platforms, armed with:

• Cruise Missiles:
  • Babur I, II, III
  • Harbah, CM-302, C-802A
  • US-made Harpoon Block II
  • Exocet SM39
• Chinese Zarb missiles and Russian RBU-1200 anti-submarine launchers

Submarines and guided missile platforms ensure strategic deterrence and operational readiness for future maritime engagements.

Conclusion: From ballistic missile development to cutting-edge naval systems and battlefield-ready armored vehicles, Pakistan continues to demonstrate a comprehensive and evolving military posture prepared to meet modern defense challenges on all fronts.