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Week after anti-ship ballistic missile test, Pakistan says it tested Taimoor anti-ship cruise missile
Pakistan's Navy test-fired the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, described as a precise, extended-range anti-ship weapon. The ISPR said the test follows a previous successful test of an anti-ship ballistic missile on April 16, 2026, highlighting a rapid sequence of indigenous weapon demonstrations.
Why It Matters
The tests indicate Pakistan's developing indigenous anti-ship capabilities and a demonstrated emphasis on precision strikes and extended-range reach for sea-denial capabilities.
Timeline
2 Events
April 21, 2026 — Pakistan tests Taimoor air-launched cruise missile
April 21, 2026
ISPR announced that the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile was test-fired, described as a powerful demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness. The statement said the missile executed its mission with exceptional precision, validating the Pakistan Navy's ability to detect, target and decisively neutralise enemy sea-based threats at extended ranges.
April 16, 2026 — Pakistan Navy tests anti-ship ballistic missile
April 16, 2026
ISPR said on April 16 that the Pakistan Navy had successfully tested a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile to engage targets at an extended range.