Indian Air Force (IAF) Iron Fist 2013, Pokhran : Indian SAM in Action

Indian Air Force (IAF) Iron Fist 2013, Pokhran : Indian SAM in Action

PNS Khalid & PNS Juraat visit Oman

PNS Khalid (S137), an Agosta-90B class diesel attack submarine (SSK) and PNS Juraat Multi-Purpose Auxiliary Craft (MPAC) of the Pakistan Navy (PN) are visiting the Sultanate from February 23 to 26.

The flotilla of the Pakistan Navy is commanded by Commodore Ahmed Saeed. During his stay in Sultanate, Commodore Ahmed will hold meetings with Oman military and civil authorities.

Japanese Naval Chief Visits Naval Headquarters

Chief of Staff Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) visited the Naval Headquarters. Japanese naval chief was received by Pakistan Navy's Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila. 

A contingent of Pakistan Navy presented the Guard of Honour to the Japanese naval chief . Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano and  Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila discussed matters of mutual interest.

Pakistan test fires Short Range Surface to Surface Missile Hatf IX (NASR)

Pakistan today conducted a successful test fire of Short Range Surface to Surface Missile Hatf IX (NASR). The test fire was conducted with successive launches of two missiles from a state of the art multi tube launcher. NASR, with a range of 60 km, and inflight maneuver capability can carry nuclear warheads of appropriate yield, with high accuracy. 

This quick response system, which can fire a four Missile Salvo ensures deterrence against threats in view of evolving scenarios. Additionally NASR has been specially designed to defeat all known Anti Tactical Missile Defence Systems.