Pakistan Announces New Army Rocket Force Command

 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

File photo of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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Pakistan’s Army is creating a dedicated rocket force that will likely be equipped with ballistic and possibly cruise missiles to act as a deterrent to India. Speaking on Aug. 13 ahead of the country’s 78 th independence day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the new Army Rocket Force Command would...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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