Pakistan tests-fire nuclear-capable SRBM Hatf II (Abdali)

[Usman7290]

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Friday successfully test fired the nuclear-capable Short Range Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile Hatf II (Abdali), as part of the process of validation of land based ballistic missile systems.

According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Hatf II (Abdali) with a range of 180 km, carries nuclear as well as conventional warheads with high accuracy. The weapon system with its varied manoeuvrability options provides an operational level capability to Pakistan’s Strategic Forces.

The test was witnessed by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Commander Army Strategic forces Command, Lieutenant General Tariq Nadeem Gilani, senior officers from the strategic forces and scientists and engineers of strategic organizations.

The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan have congratulated the scientists and engineers on this outstanding achievement which consolidates Pakistan’s deterrence capability both at the operational and strategic levels.

 

[SEAL]

Congratulations.

 

[K-Xeroid]

So Our Defence forces seems to be more committed on countering CSD of India. Congrats

 

[Sugarcane]

Pakistan today successfully test fired the Short Range Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile Hatf II (Abdali), as part of the process of validation of land based ballistic missile systems.

ISPR Last Updated: 15/02/2013 12:44:00

 

[Jango]

ASFC on a roll these days!

Maybe a system check period where all missiles get tested one by one?

http://www.ispr.gov.pk/front/main.asp?o=t-press_release&latest=1

 

[True pakistani 22]

Great news

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Yeah i'm watching geo news. Now, it is confirmed.

 

[SEAL]

Pakistan today successfully test fired the Short Range Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile Hatf II (Abdali), as part of the process of validation of land based ballistic missile systems. Hatf II (Abdali) with a range of 180 km, carries nuclear as well as conventional warheads with high accuracy. The weapon system with its varied maneuverability options provides an operational level capability to Pakistan’s Strategic Forces.

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Wow, excellent news, Waiting for details

 

[Usman7290]

Yeah i'm watching geo news. Now, it is confirmed.

LOL, were you thinking about the credibility of my post? I published this news item here after receiving a press release from ISPR....

 

[Tehmasib]

Congratulations Pakistan

 

[ALOK31]

Congratulations.

 

[Windjammer]

ASFC on a roll these days!

Maybe a system check period where all missiles get tested one by one?

Welcome to ISPR

I understand these tests are due to continue intermittently until June or July. !!

 

[Zarvan]

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Friday successfully test fired the nuclear-capable Short Range Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile Hatf II (Abdali), as part of the process of validation of land based ballistic missile systems.

According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Hatf II (Abdali) with a range of 180 km, carries nuclear as well as conventional warheads with high accuracy. The weapon system with its varied manoeuvrability options provides an operational level capability to Pakistan’s Strategic Forces.

The test was witnessed by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General (Retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai, Commander Army Strategic forces Command, Lieutenant General Tariq Nadeem Gilani, senior officers from the strategic forces and scientists and engineers of strategic organizations.

The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan have congratulated the scientists and engineers on this outstanding achievement which consolidates Pakistan’s deterrence capability both at the operational and strategic levels.

Great Job by Paksitan keep it up but now test some new missiles and prodcue more Cruise and Ballistic Missiles and test new ones

 

[The Deterrent]

I understand these tests are due to continue intermittently until June or July. !!

Thats Correct.

@OT: Any pics? A change in launch system was expected, any news on it?