Pakistan confirms successful live test of Taimoor cruise missile

Pakistan’s navy has announced the successful test of a locally developed anti-ship cruise missile, underscoring its ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security amid heightened regional tensions.

According to the navy, it conducted a live firing of the Taimoor air-launched missile in a successful test, AP reports.

The announcement comes as the Pakistani navy continues operations to escort merchant vessels transiting key maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital chokepoint for global energy shipments.

By Vafa Guliyeva