Abdali Missile Latest News
Pakistan claimed on Saturday that it has conducted a ‘successful’ training launch of the Abdali Weapon System.
About Abdali Missile
- The Abdali (Hatf-II) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid-fuel ballistic missile developed by Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
- It is designed for tactical battlefield use and can deliver both conventional and nuclear warheads.
- The latest test claims a maximum range of 450 kilometers (about 280 miles), doubling the previously reported operational range of 180–200 km.
- The missile is equipped with an advanced inertial navigation system, offering a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 100–150 meters, indicating high accuracy.
- It is launched from a road-mobile Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL), enabling rapid deployment and mobility.
- The Abdali can carry a single payload (high explosive, submunitions, or conventional warhead) weighing between 250–500 kg.
- The missile’s solid-propellant engine allows for quick reaction and storage, enhancing its battlefield utility.
- The system is already in operational service with Pakistan’s Army Strategic Forces Command since 2005.
Source: MINT
Last updated on January, 2026
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