by Sheraz Ali | Aug 27, 2025 | Missile Program
The Babur-2 is an enhanced version of the Babur land-attack cruise missile, incorporating significant upgrades to its navigation and avionics systems. This variant was developed to improve accuracy and allow for targeting without reliance on a GPS signal, thereby...
by Sheraz Ali | Aug 27, 2025 | Missile Program
The Abdali (Hatf-II) is a short-range, solid-propellant ballistic missile developed by Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). Named after the 18th-century Afghan emperor Ahmad Shah Abdali, this missile is designed for a quick...
by Sheraz Ali | Aug 27, 2025 | Missile Program
The Nasr is a battlefield-range tactical ballistic missile (BRBM) and a unique weapon in Pakistan’s arsenal. Also known as the Hatf-IX, the Nasr is specifically designed to deter and respond to a potential conventional offensive, such as a “Cold...
by Sheraz Ali | Aug 27, 2025 | Missile Program
The FIM-92 Stinger is an American-made man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) that has been a staple in the arsenals of many countries, including Pakistan, since the early 1980s.41 It is a “fire-and-forget” weapon, a key advantage that allows the...
by Sheraz Ali | Aug 27, 2025 | Missile Program
The Ghauri-II is an upgraded and extended-range variant of the Ghauri-I. This medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) was designed to significantly increase Pakistan’s strike capabilities by extending the Ghauri’s range to a formidable 2,000 kilometers. Like...
