AMID tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, to demonstrates India’s growing prowess, Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Surat successfully test-fired a mediumrange surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea. The missile has a range of around 70 km, it is learnt. Thetesthastakenplacebefore thescheduledsurface-to-surface missile testing by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea.

 

“The Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Surat has successfully carried out a precision cooperativeengagementofaseaskimming target, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the Navy’s defence capabilities,” the Navy said. “This achievement demonstrates India’s growing prowess in indigenous warship design, development, and operations, and underscores the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in defencemanufacturing,” it said. TheNavy saidthe“milestone” is a “testament” to the force’s “unwavering commitment” to safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests and its dedication to Aatmanirbhar Bhara. Meanwhile, Pakistan has issuedanotificationregardingthe scheduled test of a surface-tosurface missile off its Karachi coast within its Exclusive Economic Zone, sources said.