The Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully test-fired an anti-ship missile from a helicopter in the Arabian Sea, a navy spokesperson said.
The anti-ship missile fired from the Sea King helicopter into the open sea successfully hit its target, Dawn newspaper quoted the spokesperson as saying.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah witnessed the missile firing demonstration.
Zakaullah said the successful firing demonstration was a testament to Pakistan Navy’s war preparedness and professional capabilities.
The naval chief also visited the fleet units stationed in the sea and witnessed the exercises being carried out by the naval fleet. He said Pakistan Navy will safeguard the sea borders and interests of the country at every cost.