Pakistan Unveils Hypersonic SMASH Missile At Riyadh Show

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – : Pakistan’s Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS) has unveiled a new hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile, named SMASH, at the World Defense Show 2026 currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The missile has been developed with a dual-role operational concept, enabling it to engage both naval and land-based targets. This versatility allows a single missile platform to be deployed across multiple mission profiles, enhancing operational flexibility for modern armed forces.

In its anti-ship configuration, the SMASH missile has a reported range of 290 kilometres and is equipped with a 384-kilogram warhead. It uses an HD GNSS-assisted inertial navigation system integrated with an active radar seeker, providing high-precision targeting against moving maritime targets.

According to GIDS, the missile is capable of executing near-vertical terminal attacks, significantly improving its ability to penetrate advanced air and missile defence systems. It is powered by a single-stage, dual-thrust solid rocket motor, with the company claiming a circular error probable (CEP) of 10 metres or less.

During the terminal phase, the missile reportedly achieves speeds exceeding Mach 2, placing it firmly within the hypersonic category.

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For land-attack missions, the SMASH missile retains the same 290-kilometre range, while the warhead weight has been increased to 444 kilograms to maximise destructive potential. This variant relies on HD GNSS-assisted inertial navigation for guidance and has a stated accuracy of 15 metres or less CEP, with terminal speeds also exceeding Mach 2.

GIDS officials said the missile has been developed to address growing global demand for long-range, high-precision strike capabilities, particularly in contested and high-threat operational environments.

Defence analysts note that increasing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East and other volatile regions, have driven demand for precision-guided, high-speed strike systems. In this context, SMASH could emerge as an attractive option for militaries seeking a versatile and cost-effective missile solution.