PAF Successfully Tests Indigenous ‘Taimoor’ Cruise Missile with 600km Strike Range

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Saturday successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, marking a major milestone in the country’s defence and aerospace capabilities, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

According to the ISPR, the Taimoor weapon system is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets with high precision at a range of 600 kilometres.

The missile is equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation and guidance system and is designed to fly at very low altitudes, enabling it to evade hostile air and missile defence systems.

The military’s media wing said the successful test significantly enhances the PAF’s conventional deterrence and operational flexibility, further strengthening Pakistan’s overall defence posture.

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It added that the achievement reflects the growing technical maturity, innovation, and self-reliance of Pakistan’s defence industry.

The test was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan armed forces, along with scientists and engineers who played a key role in the development of the advanced weapon system.

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu congratulated the scientists, engineers, and PAF personnel on the successful test, lauding their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to national defence.

He reaffirmed that such achievements demonstrate Pakistan’s resolve to attain technological self-sufficiency and maintain a credible conventional deterrent amid an evolving regional security environment.

The ISPR said the successful flight test underscores the PAF’s continued pursuit of operational readiness, technological superiority, and national security objectives.