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Friday, March 23, 2007

Pakistan Test Fires 700 km Ranged Nuclear Capable Cruise Missile

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usPakistan successfully test-fired on Thursday a nuclear-capable cruise missile with the capability to avoid radar detection, the military said.

The missile, named Babur or Hatf VII, has a range of 700 kilometers (434 miles) and is capable of carrying various types of warheads, including nuclear, the military-run Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate said.

''The test is part of Pakistan's ongoing efforts at consolidating its strategic capability and strengthening national security,'' the directorate said in a statement.

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