Test provid­es fighte­r jet extrao­rdinar­y day and night capabi­lity to engage variet­y of target­s with pinpoi­nt accura­cyISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully test-fired indigenously developed extended range “smart weapon” from JF-17 multi-role fighter aircraft on Tuesday. “The successful trial has provided JF-17 Thunder a very potent and assured day and night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy,” it added. Pakistan successfully test-fires ‘beyond visual range’ missile from JF-17 ThunderLauding the efforts of Pakistani scientists and engineers, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan congratulated the PAF personnel on the achievement of this monumental indigenous capability. A day later, Pakistan retaliated with similar air strikes that led to dogfight, leaving two Indian warplanes downed. Pakistan also captured an Indian pilot but released it within 72 hours as gesture of peace.

Source: The Express Tribune March 12, 2019 13:34 UTC