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Thursday, March 02, 2006

Pakistan develops missile to hit 'over horizon' targets

Attaining another 'landmark' in the modern missile technology, Pakistan has produced a joint standoff weapon system capable of hitting over-the-horizon targets with precision reports today said.

The system uses technologies called 'Integrated Global Positioning System' and 'Inner-shell Management System Navigation,' official news agency Associated Press of Pakistan said.

The programme is designed around the modular joint airframe guidance and flight control systems.

The maximum range of this missile is 70 kilometres.

Under the programme, fighter jets fitted with sensors provide relevant details about potential targets and guide the fighter plane to strike them with an accuracy.

This system is used to hit armoured vehicles and fixed targets, a local television channel reported.

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