The Zarb (Urdu: ضرب; also known as Zarb Weapon System) is a Pakistani land-based anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) coastal defence system.[1][2] It was inducted into the Pakistan Navy (PN) in 2016 after successful public tests.[3][4] The range and payload of the missile remain officially undisclosed, and it is launched using standard 8x8 transporter erector launcher (TEL) vehicles.[1][2] Some reports indicate that the Zarb bears a close physical resemblance to the C-602 or C-802 ASCMs, which are produced by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, possibly indicating that the Zarb is a licence-produced or derivative missile with a range of 300 km (190 mi).[2][4][5]
| Zarb | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship cruise missile |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016–present |
| Used by |  Pakistan Navy |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum firing range | ~300 km (190 mi) |
Guidance system | Active radar homing Inertial guidance |
Launch platform | Transporter erector launcher |
The missile was also successfully test-fired by the PN again in 2019 as part of a training exercise.[1][6][7]
See also
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edit- 1 2 3 Dominguez, Gabriel (2019-11-07). "Pakistan Navy tests Zarb coastal defence system". Janes. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- 1 2 3 Khan, Bilal (2018-04-24). "Overview: Babur 1B, Zarb and Harba Cruise Missiles". Quwa. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ Haider, Mateen (2016-04-09). "Pakistan Navy inducts coastal anti-ship 'Zarb' missile after successful test". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- 1 2 Khan, Bilal (2016-04-10). "The Pakistan Navy inducts a new anti-ship missile – "Zarb"". Quwa. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ Ansari, Usman (2017-03-16). "Pakistan conducts anti-ship missile test". Defense News. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
In April last year, a shore-based anti-ship missile dubbed Zarb was test fired. It was speculated by analysts to be the Chinese C-602/YJ-62.
- ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2019-11-06). "PN test fires land-based anti-ship missile". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ Review, Asian Military (2019-01-11). "Zarb cruise missile boosts Coastal Defence". Asian Military Review. Retrieved 2026-05-04.