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Islamabad: After facing a massive setback during India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan is looking to raise a dedicated Rocket Force Command. The main aim to set up this command is to strengthen Pakistan’s long-range strike capabilities.
The proposal for the same was approved at the Corps Commanders’ Conference recently. The formalisation of the command is likely to be announced next few months. As per a report published in News 18, the formation of the command was discussed with Pakistan’s top army officials last month. The Rocket Force Command has been pitched as a high-tech formation, which is aimed at missile-based strike potential.
It may be noted here that, this command is modelled by China’s Rocket Force. It was established as part of President Xi Jinping’s in 2015. The aim was to transform China into the world’s leading military power. China’s Rocket Force has been projected as the country’s key pillar of its strategic deterrence. This force is responsible for Beijing’s land-based nuclear and conventional missile arsenal in the country.
As per the report, Pakistan is looking to form the command along similar lines, with a focus on strengthening long-range strike and missile capabilities. Once formed, this command will be headed by a senior Pakistani army official, in the rank of lieutenant general or major general.
The decision was taken after India’s recent Operation Sindoor. India launched the Operation on May 7, after 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. Under the Operation Sindoor, India targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan.
However, after Pakistani armed forces intervened, they were duly responded by India, in which several Pakistani establishments were destroyed. In the meantime, India is also looking to form a separate rocket force. However, nothing of this sort has been informed yet.
