According to the Pakistani defense department, the new rocket is more mobile and accurate and indicates a significant progress in the development of the country's tactical capabilities.
The previous ABDALI system had a maximum firing range of 180 km, it was installed on the MAZ-587 chassis of the Soviet era using a rail launch system. The latter required a longer preparation for launch and was less adaptive to the scenarios of quick response.
A modernized missile is launched from a modern Taian Chinese -made truck and stored in a sealed container, which contributes to its safety and mobility even in off -road. It is also noted that it is equipped with modernized guidance systems for more accurate aiming.
The Ministry of Defense of Pakistan emphasized that the successful test of the updated ABDALI emphasizes “Pakistan's constant efforts to modernize its strategic forces, signaling the increased flexibility on the battlefield and the possibility of restraining in the conditions of a changing geopolitical situation in the region.”
Context
On April 22, militants shot tourists in the city of Pakhalgam in the Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir (India) district, more than 20 people died. After that, India introduced a number of measures against Pakistan and announced the intention to withdraw from the “Hero Treaty”. The highest civilian and military leadership of Pakistan called the actions of India “unilateral, politically motivated and legally invalid.” Islamabad denies any involvement in the attack. The Ministry of Defense of Pakistan also announced that it was ready for war.
The Minister of Defense of Pakistan Havaja Muhammad Asif said that he considers the military invasion of neighboring India inevitable.
On April 29, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after a meeting with the heads of defense and armed departments, said that military countries had received complete freedom of action for a “crushing blow to terrorism.”
On April 30, “Word and Delo” published infographics indicating that before the probable war between India and Pakistan, which, in particular, is predicted in Islamabad, India has large military forces.
