Pakistan develops "stealthy" cruise missile

CNN:

Pakistan, a South Asian nation with nuclear capability, says it has successfully test-fired a new missile that "can carry all types of warheads."

The army said in a statement that the country on Saturday fired an "air-launched cruise missile called Hatf-8, or Ra'ad -- which means thunder in Arabic.

The missile has "a range of "350 kilometers" or nearly 220 miles "for now."

And, it has been designed exclusively for launch from a variety of Pakistan's air platforms."

"The missile has a low detection probability due to stealth design and materials used in its manufacturing. The Ra'ad can carry all types of warheads and has an accuracy comparable to Pakistan's longer Babur cruise missile."

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I am sure the announcement was for Indian's benefit. While the two countries have stepped back from the brink of war in recent years neither side is willing to drop its guard or weapons programs. While Pakistan is mostly an unwelcoming host to al Qaeda and the Taliban, both would benefit from the disruption of a war with India and there have been several terrorist attacks aimed at encouraging war between the two.