Pak Navy test-fires 'foreign' weapons in Arabian Sea - India News and Travel Times Provides India-centric and other News and Features

Pakistan on Friday reportedly test-fired a number of missiles and torpedoes, acquired from other countries, from ships and submarines in the Arabian Sea. A statement issued by the Pakistan Navy described the tests as 'successful' but did not disclose much about the range or other technical details of the weapons fired. " Pakistan navy fleet today tested its fire power in the north Arabian Sea to assess lethality, precision and efficacy of its weapon system," the statement said. The tests included anti-surface missiles from an F-22P frigate, acquired recently from China , air-to-surface missiles from P-3C aircraft and sub surface-to-surface missiles from Agosta 90B submarines, which were bought from France , The Dawn reports. The navy's statement said that tests were aimed to send a strong message to those who are conspiring against the country. "While reassuring Pakistan navy's commitment of defending the motherland, this strike capability would also send a message of deterrence to anyone harbouring nefarious designs against Pakistan ," it stated.