Pakistan claims successful training launch of Abdali ballistic missile with 450km range

Pakistan army said the missile launch was part of 'Exercise INDUS'. (Courtesy: AFP file photo)

Pakistan on Saturday announced successful training launch of the Abdali Weapon System — a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 km.

“The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced manoeuvrability features,” the army said in a statement.

The missile test comes amid rising tensions with India over the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people.

According to the army, the missile launch was part of 'Exercise INDUS'. It, however, did not provide any additional details about the exercise.

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and services chiefs extended their congratulations to the participating troops, scientists, and engineers.

They expressed confidence in the operational preparedness and technical proficiency of Pakistan’s Strategic Forces to ensure credible minimum deterrence and safeguard national security against any aggression.

-With agency inputs