PAKISTAN SHAKES ARABIAN SEA WITH NEW MISSILE TEST
The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a test launch of the FM-90 anti-aircraft missile in the northern Arabian Sea , demonstrating enhanced maritime air-defense capabilities. According to official statements, the missile test met all operational parameters and confirmed the system’s high accuracy and reliability against aerial threats
. The FM-90 is the naval variant of the HQ-17 air-defense system , designed to protect naval assets from low-altitude and fast-moving targets. Missile Specifications: Range: Up to 15 kilometers Maximum Engagement Altitude: 6 kilometers Defense analysts say the successful launch highlights Pakistan Navy’s growing focus on modernizing fleet air defense and strengthening maritime security in strategically important waters. The test was conducted as part of routine operational readiness and training exercises, reaffirming the Navy’s ability to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats in a contested maritime environment.