Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired shore-based anti-ship missile ‘Zarb‘, bolstering its defence mechanism. The missile was launched from a coastal site and successfully hit the surface target in the Arabian Sea. Naval chief Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah said the launch of new missile system was part of Pakistan Navy’s continuous effort to enhance its capabilities. He termed the successful test as hallmark of Pakistan Navy’s preparedness.

Zarb missile was formally inducted into Pakistan’s Navy defence system soon after its successful launch. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zakaullah termed the missile’s successful test as an addition into PN’s strategic power against the enemy and said that Pakistan Navy will continue its efforts to modernise itself to meet defence and security challenges of present day maritime world.

Did You Know?

• The Zarb missile is a shore-based, anti-ship missile used by the Pakistani navy.
• Zarb means hit in Urdu language.The missile was successfully tested for the first time on April 9, 2016 in the Arabian sea.
• It is reportedly the Chinese C-602.
• Missile formally inducted into Pakistan Navy soon after its successful test.