PAF Successfully Tests Indigenous ‘Taimoor’ Air-Launched Cruise Missile

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has achieved a major breakthrough in aerospace technology. Today, the PAF successfully conducted a flight test of the Taimoor Weapon System. This indigenously developed Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) marks a significant step forward in Pakistan’s national defence capabilities.

According to the Director General of Public Relations (DGPR) Air Force, the test validates the weapon’s technical maturity. Consequently, this achievement underscores the growing self-reliance of Pakistan’s defence industry.

PAKISTAN AIR FORCE CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT TEST OF TAIMOOR WEAPON SYSTEM

03 January, 2026: Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking another significant milestone in the advancement of national… pic.twitter.com/pRSQkXgOXb

— DGPR (AIR FORCE) (@DGPR_PAF) January 3, 2026

Technical Specifications & Stealth Capabilities

The Taimoor ALCM is a high-tech conventional weapon designed for modern warfare. It brings specific tactical advantages to the battlefield:

• Extended Range: The missile can precisely engage targets up to 600 kilometres away.
• Versatility: It is capable of striking both land and sea targets.
• Stealth Profile: The system utilises a state-of-the-art navigation and guidance system. Furthermore, it is designed to fly at very low altitudes (terrain hugging). This flight profile allows the Taimoor to effectively evade hostile air and missile defence systems.

These features significantly enhance the operational flexibility of the PAF. Moreover, the precision-strike capability strengthens the country’s conventional deterrence posture.

Leadership Hails Technological Milestone by PAF

Senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces witnessed the launch alongside the scientists and engineers who developed the system. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, congratulated the team. He termed the success a testament to the nation’s resolve for technological self-sufficiency.

Civilian and military leadership also paid tribute to the achievement. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended their felicitations to the PAF.

Notably, the Prime Minister paid specific tribute to the military leadership for this advancement, including Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces.

The Prime Minister remarked that the Taimoor Weapon System fortifies the nation’s defence. He added that the trial reflects the PAF’s operational readiness and technical superiority in an evolving regional security environment.