Barq

Barq
Type laser-guided air-to-surface missile
Place of origin  Pakistan
Service history
Used by Pakistan Pakistan Army
Production history
Manufacturer National Engineering and Scientific Commission
Specifications
Warhead HE

Engine Single-stage rocket motor
Propellant Solid fuel
Launch
platform
UCAV

Barq ("lightning") is a laser-guided air-to-surface missile developed by Pakistan. The Barq was first officially unveiled on 13 March 2015 being fired from the NESCOM Burraq UCAV, destroying both stationary and moving targets.[1][2][3] Its first operational use was carried out against militants in Operation Zarb-e-Azb, on 6 September 2015, successfully eliminating three high-value targets.[4]

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