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P282 SMASH

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Supersonic Missile Anti-SHip (SMASH)
TypeAnti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM)
Place of origin Pakistan
Service history
In service2024–present
Used by Pakistan Navy
Production history
DesignerMaritime Technologies Complex
Designed2010-2025
ManufacturerMaritime Technologies Complex
Specifications
Length~9 m (30 ft)
Diameter85–90 cm (33–35 in)
Effective firing range350 km (217 mi)
Extended-range: 450–500 km (280–311 mi)
WarheadSingle conventional HE/ICM
PropellantSolid-fuel
Guidance
system
Inertial, Terminal
Launch
platform
Ship

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] Extended-range variants of the SMASH have reportedly reached ranges of 450–500 km.[4][5][6]

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.[7][8] The missile shares many similarities with the Fatah-II missile.[9]

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][10][11] 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.[12][13][14] 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."[6][15]

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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References

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  1. ↑ Team, Quwa (2024-12-26). "Pakistan Weapons Database | SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile". Quwa. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  2. 1 2 3 Rahmat, Ridzwan (2024-11-06). "Pakistan carries out test of new ship-launched ballistic missile". Janes. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  3. 1 2 3 Suciu, Peter (2024-11-08). "Could Pakistan SMASH the Indian Navy?". The National Interest. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  4. ↑ Khan, Abdul Moiz (30 April 2026). "Pakistan Moves Toward a Sea-Denial Strategy". The Diplomat. Retrieved 2026-06-30. The missile was fired from a Babur-class corvette, with a reported range of 450 km.
  5. ↑ "Pakistan's New 500km+ Supersonic Missile Shield Triggers Arabian Sea Shockwave — P-282 "SMASH" A2/AD Expansion Could Challenge Indian Carrier Dominance". Defence Security Asia. 2026-05-24. Retrieved 2026-06-30.
  6. 1 2 Khan, Bilal (2026-04-21). "Pakistan Navy Tests Extended-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile from Corvette". Quwa. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  7. ↑ Ansari, Usman (2020-10-14). "Outgoing Pakistan Navy chief reveals details of modernization programs". Defense News. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Team, Quwa (2024-12-26). "Pakistan Weapons Database | SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile". quwa.org. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
  10. ↑ Ali, Abbas (2024-11-04). "Pakistan Navy conducts successful test flight of ship-launched ballistic missile". Geo News. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  11. ↑ Bernacchi, Giulia (2024-11-08). "Pakistan Test-Fires New 'SMASH' Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  12. ↑ "Pakistan Navy successfully tests indigenously-developed anti-ship ballistic missile: ISPR". Dawn. 2025-11-25. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  13. ↑ Zehra, Zarmeen (2025-11-25). "Pakistan conducts successful test of ship-launched ballistic missile". Geo News. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  14. ↑ Ozberk, Tayfun (2025-11-27). "Pakistan Navy Conducts New Test of 'SMASH' Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile". Naval News. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  15. ↑ Staff, Naval News (2026-04-16). "Pakistan Navy Demonstrates Precision Strike Capabilities with SMASH ASBM Test". Naval News. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
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