Pakistan Navy's Hangor-class submarine conducts maiden live weapon firing

Pakistan Navy's newly inducted submarine Hangor-class successfully conducted its maiden live weapon firing in the North Arabian Sea, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Sunday.

During the firing, the submarine launched an anti-ship cruise missile, which engaged the designated target with precision at extended range, the military's media wing said.

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf witnessed the firing and appreciated PNS/M Hangor's combat power.

The naval chief emphasised the continued enhancement of subsurface warfare capabilities to ensure operational readiness and maintain credible deterrence at sea.

This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.