Babur Ground-Launched Cruise Missile

The Babur (Hatf-VII) is Pakistan's nuclear-capable ground-launched cruise missile. Flies at low altitude to evade radar and missile defenses. Capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads (~5 kt–20 kt). Provides Pakistan a stand-off nuclear strike capability that complements its ballistic missiles.

First tested 2005. Entered operational service 2010. Multiple variants including Babur-1A (700 km), Babur-2 (700 km enhanced), and Babur-3 submarine-launched version. Represents a sea-based nuclear leg for Pakistan.