Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Pakistan's Ababeel Missile Test Reportedly Fails
Imagine a missile that can shoot multiple bombs at different places.
Pakistan tried to test one called Ababeel, which is supposed to do just that.
However, it seems the test went wrong, and the missile crashed in Balochistan.
This type of missile, called MIRV, needs special technology.
It needs to carry small, powerful bombs and aim them very accurately.
Making these bombs small and getting them to hit their targets is very difficult, like a super-complicated version of rocket science.
Pakistan reportedly failed a test of the MIRV-capable Ababeel missile.
The missile crashed near Dera Bugti, Balochistan, according to reports.
No official verification of the test failure has been provided by Pakistan.
The Ababeel missile is designed to carry multiple independently targetable warheads.
MIRV technology requires miniaturization, accurate targeting, and advanced propulsion.
- Who
- Pakistan conducted the missile test.
- What
- A reported failed test of Pakistan's MIRV-capable Ababeel missile.
- When
- The exact date of the test is not mentioned in the articles.
- Where
- Near Dera Bugti, Balochistan.
- Why
- The reason for the test failure is reported to be a malfunction in the propulsion system or structural integrity.
- Missile Name
- Ababeel
- Missile Type
- MIRV-capable Ballistic Missile
- Test Location
- Dera Bugti, Balochistan
- Reported Status
- Test failure
- MIRV Function
- Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle
- Report Source
- Indian Defence News and Indian Defence Research Wing