The P282 Supersonic Missile Anti-SHip (SMASH) is a Pakistani ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) capable of engaging both land and sea targets, with an officially stated range of 350 km (217 mi) and anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities.[1][2][3]
| Supersonic Missile Anti-SHip (SMASH) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) |
| Place of origin |  Pakistan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2024–present |
| Used by |  Pakistan Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Maritime Technologies Complex |
| Designed | 2010-2025 |
| Manufacturer | Maritime Technologies Complex |
| Specifications | |
| Length | ~9 m (30 ft) |
| Diameter | 85–90 cm (33–35 in) |
| Effective firing range | >350 km (217 mi) |
| Warhead | Single conventional HE/ICM |
| Propellant | Solid-fuel |
Guidance system | Inertial, Terminal |
Launch platform | Ship |
Development of the SMASH was first revealed by the former chief of the Pakistan Navy (PN), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who said in a 2020 speech at a change-of-command ceremony that the PN was developing the P282 missile, which he described as a hypersonic ship-launched anti-ship/land-attack ballistic missile.[4][5] The missile shares many similarities with the Fatah-II missile.[6]
The indigenously developed SMASH missile's first public test flight was carried out by the Pakistan Navy (PN) in November 2024, in which it was successfully launched from a Zulfiquar-class frigate toward a land target.[2][7][8] Another successful test was carried out in November 2025, in which the SMASH was launched from a Tughril-class frigate and struck a sea target this time.[9][10][11] Yet another successful test was carried out in April 2026, in which the missile was launched from a Babur-class corvette and hit a sea target at "extended range."[12][13]
According to Janes, the SMASH appears to have a diameter of 85–90 centimetres (33–35 in) and a length of about 9 metres (30 ft).[2][3] The Pakistan Navy stated that the supersonic missile is "equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system and maneuverability features," and that it can be employed against land and sea targets "with high precision."[3]
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edit- ↑ Team, Quwa (2024-12-26). "Pakistan Weapons Database | SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile". Quwa. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- 1 2 3 Rahmat, Ridzwan (2024-11-06). "Pakistan carries out test of new ship-launched ballistic missile". Janes. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- 1 2 3 Suciu, Peter (2024-11-08). "Could Pakistan SMASH the Indian Navy?". The National Interest. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ↑ Ansari, Usman (2020-10-14). "Outgoing Pakistan Navy chief reveals details of modernization programs". Defense News. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ↑ Ali, Samran (21 June 2021). "P282 Anti-ship Ballistic Missile: Strengthening Navy's Conventional Deterrence". Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ Team, Quwa (2024-12-26). "Pakistan Weapons Database | SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile". quwa.org. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ Ali, Abbas (2024-11-04). "Pakistan Navy conducts successful test flight of ship-launched ballistic missile". Geo News. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ↑ Bernacchi, Giulia (2024-11-08). "Pakistan Test-Fires New 'SMASH' Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ↑ "Pakistan Navy successfully tests indigenously-developed anti-ship ballistic missile: ISPR". Dawn. 2025-11-25. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ↑ Zehra, Zarmeen (2025-11-25). "Pakistan conducts successful test of ship-launched ballistic missile". Geo News. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
- ↑ Ozberk, Tayfun (2025-11-27). "Pakistan Navy Conducts New Test of 'SMASH' Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile". Naval News. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ↑ Staff, Naval News (2026-04-16). "Pakistan Navy Demonstrates Precision Strike Capabilities with SMASH ASBM Test". Naval News. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
- ↑ Khan, Bilal (2026-04-21). "Pakistan Navy Tests Extended-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile from Corvette". Quwa. Retrieved 2026-04-24.