Pakistan Test-fires Long-range Smart Missile From JF-17 Thunder

(@imiftikharalam)

Pakistan test-fires long-range smart missile from JF-17 Thunder

Pakistan is a peace-loving nation but if subjected to aggression by adversary, we would respond with full force, says Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar

LAHORE- (Pakistan Point News- 12th March 2019) The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday successfully test-fired extended range smart weapon from JF-17 Thunder.

The weapon was designed indigenously and the experiment is being termed another landmark in the country’s defense

Pakistan Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan congratulated the scientists and engineers on the development. He said Pak forces would always ready and determined to protect the country against any foreign aggression. “Pakistan is a peace-loving nation but if subjected to aggression by adversary, we would respond with full force,” he said.

The experiment, according to a statement by the PAF, is a great milestone for the country as the weapon has been developed, integrated and qualified solely through indigenous efforts of Pakistani scientists and engineers. The successful trial, it is stated, provided JF-17 Thunder a very potent and assured day and night capability to engage a variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy.

Iftikhar Alam

Iftikhar Alam Cheema is a Lahore based journalist. He writes on politics, religion, environment, culture, and art.