Pakistan’s military said the missile, named “Hatf-8 Ra’ad Cruise Missile,” with a range of over 350 km, has been developed exclusively for launch from aerial platforms. This missile system has enabled Pakistan to achieve a greater strategic stand off capability on land and at sea.

The missile can deliver nuclear and conventional warheads with great pinpoint accuracy.

Scientists and engineers have been congratulated by Pakistani leaders on their outstanding achievement.

Defense analysts said that Ra’ad is an air launched cruise missile which can be fired from all the aircraft in the Pakistan Air Force. The cruise missile can be used in an anti-shipping role via aircraft against the ground/static targets.

Ra’ad in Arabic means “Thunder” which will provide Pakistan a great strategic stand off capability of land and sea. The missile has low detection probability due to stealth design and materials used in creating the missile.