Pakistan test fired cruise missile, Babur

Pakistan successfully test fired nuclear-capable Babur cruise missile on 17 September 2012 with a range of 700 km (435 miles). It is a low flying, terrain-hugging missile that can be used against targets at land and sea with pin-point accuracy.

The missile was launched from a multi-tube missile launch vehicle that extensively enhances the targeting and deployment options of the Babur system. The missile is designed to avoid radar detection and penetrate enemy air defenses.

Pakistan has already conducted the tests of a wide range of nuclear-capable missiles this year. Serial production of the Babur was started in October 2005.

The missile was named after the first Mughal Emperor Zahir ud-Din Babur is also known by Hatf VII. It is the first land attack cruise missile to be developed by Pakistan.