The Pakistani military successfully conducted a training launch of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Shaheen-II. This launch was primarily aimed at the training of troops, validating various technical parameters, and evaluating the performance of different sub-systems incorporated for enhanced accuracy and survivability.
Purpose of the Training Launch:
- Troop Training: Enhancing the skillset of the military personnel involved.
- Technical Validation: Testing various technical parameters of the missile system.
- Performance Evaluation: Assessing the efficiency of different sub-systems to ensure improved accuracy and survivability.
Observations and Reactions:
- Senior Officials Present: The launch was observed by senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, Army Strategic Forces Command, as well as scientists and engineers from strategic organizations.
- Director General’s Comments: The Director General of the Strategic Plans Division praised the technical expertise, dedication, and commitment of the scientists who contributed to this achievement.
- Congratulatory Messages:
- President Asif Ali Zardari
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza
- Services chiefs
Previous Achievement:
- In May, Pakistan had conducted a successful training launch of the Fateh-II Guided Rocket System, which has a range of 400 kilometers.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What was the main objective of the Shaheen-II missile training launch?
- A) To develop new missile designs
- B) To train troops and validate technical parameters
- C) To showcase missile capabilities to other countries
- D) To test the missile in combat conditions
- Which officials were present at the Shaheen-II missile training launch?
- A) Civilian government officials
- B) Senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division and Army Strategic Forces Command
- C) International military representatives
- D) Media personnel
- Who congratulated the scientists and engineers on the achievement of the Shaheen-II missile training launch?
- A) The Director General Strategic Plans Division
- B) The Chief of Army Staff
- C) President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and services chiefs
- D) The Secretary of Defense
- What was the range of the Fateh-II Guided Rocket System that was successfully launched in May?
- A) 100 kilometers
- B) 200 kilometers
- C) 300 kilometers
- D) 400 kilometers