Pakistan Navy Tests Taimoor Cruise Missile

[Bilal]

imo the SMASH/CM400 way isnt ideal because its just all so expensive, PJDAM estimated at 150k, you could get 10-15 of them towards a target vs a single harpoon or c802, great system. Can also deploy via UCAVs

Comes with optional bolt on IIR.

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[Cipher212]

Need more of these, and made compatible with our J-10/JF-17s which will be a better launch platform than Mirages as it can defend itself better going into contested airspace.

 

[RocketLaw]

Wonderful news, Alhamdulilah!

I hope Pakistan will create a massive numbers for this type of cruise missiles available, we should have more than 10 or 20 less.

 

[hussain0216]

i think it was fired from ATR72. it can also be fired from JF17A/B/C and Mirage 3 ROSE 1. with 600KM full range a good arsenal for A2/AD. With Harba [750KM], Zarb [450KM], CM400AKG [240KM], Taimur [600KM], SMASH [450KM], C802 [180KM], C602 [290KM], Harpoon [120KM] , Exocet [70KM] missile, PN has some anti ship arsenal that can take care of surface ships 100s of miles away from the coast

That's great,

But I think we need a solid 1000km anti ship BM, backed up by cheaper anti ship sea drones capable of hitting target 1000km-1500km


We can wait for the missile, but the drones in numbers are vital
Drones can harass and force ships to use expensive interceptors



The below is AI




Pakistan is rapidly developing indigenous naval drones, including the Mudamir-LR, an AI-guided, 600km+ range kamikaze strike drone unveiled in April 2026 for Arabian Sea, reports Army Recognition and Defence Security Asia. The Pakistan Navy is integrating these technologies, including the 4-meter "Corsair" suicide USV, to enhance maritime domain awareness and sea-denial capabilities.
Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research
Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research

Key developments in Pakistan's naval drone arsenal include:

Mudamir-LR: An AI-guided long-range kamikaze drone designed to strike naval targets, with a range exceeding 600km.
Corsair (USV): A 4-meter-long, high-speed suicide drone boat developed by the private sector for the Pakistan Navy, featuring a 50kg payload and 100 nautical mile range.

Israr (AUV): An autonomous underwater drone for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), capable of diving to 300 meters for seabed mapping and port surveillance.

Shahpar-III (MALE UAV): A maritime patrol drone equipped for anti-submarine warfare, capable of carrying sonobuoys and torpedoes.
These systems were showcased during recent naval exercises in early 2026, marking a shift toward asymmetric sea-denial warfare.


We need cheap drones in numbers both on land and sea

 

[Falcon26]

internal rotary weapons bay was the original plan, i dont know if it ended up happening but that was the desire and thats what was contracted

In this configuration, how many will it be able to carry?

 

[Ak01]

In this configuration, how many will it be able to carry?

=no clue, we'll need to see when they launch

 

[RealNapster]

So we tested 2 missiles in one week, both for navy. Both "ER" versions. But range of both ER version missiles not announced.
@Ak01

 

[Zarvan]

This is good and bad news.

Obviously, this is set to be for the sea sultans, which was expected, otoh, it means Rasoob maybe isnt as close as we'd want.

On the bright side, production is scaling up. Obviously, this was launched by the PAF

RASOOB will enter the test phase soon, but they are two very different beasts.

 

[Zarvan]

Could be Akinci?

Can Akinci carry a 1100 KG missile?

 

[Ak01]

So we tested 2 missiles in one week, both for navy. Both "ER" versions. But range of both ER version missiles not announced.
@Ak01

no, my bad, it is taimoor AS on the side, not ER.

Smash was not ER, just a different trajectory, jamd spoke about it

RASOOB will enter the test phase soon, but they are two very different beasts.

nothing to substantiate this

 

[ThoroughPro]

which air asset is used for this weap

this is good and bad news.

obviously this is set to be for the sea sultans, which was expected, otoh, it means rasoob maybe isnt as close as we'd want.

on the bright side, production is scaling up. obviously this was launched by the PAF

I believe Rassob has a smaller warhead, this is meant for serious business with big bullies

 

[ThoroughPro]

On this occasion, unless they want to reuse the targeting platform, I don't understand the obsession of testing missile systems without warhead.

you are testing the flight path, flight profiel, navigation, and othe relectronic systems onboard, why do you need the explosives?

 

[ThoroughPro]

Mimicking the actual use scenario and assement of the warhead effectiveness?

Pay attention to what I said. I mentioned missile systemS. Not only on this occasion, we have this habit of testing indigenous missiles without warheads. We like to slam into targets or ground without or dummy warhead, unless there is some super secret strategy, most nations usually test their system with full package.

how would you assess the warhead effectiveness on a tiny target pontoon? warhead effectiveness is tested on real ships when they are retired and sent to the bottom to start a new life as artificial reef

 

[ThoroughPro]

Kya Lashkaray marta hua color kia hai missile pe

high visibility for tracking purpose

 

[ThoroughPro]

anybody noticed the target? with EW antenna? (those triangle shape) i guess they were testing it with real world scenario.

I think they serve as radar reflectors