RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Pakistan has conducted a successful flight test of the first indigenously developed Fa’az air- to-air missile, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Tuesday.
The military’s media wing added that the successful test marked another significant milestone in the advancement of national aerospace and defense capabilities.
“Equipped with a state-of-the-art terminal guidance system, it can engage enemy aerial targets at longer ranges,” it reads.
The ISPR said that Fa’az will significantly enhance the operational flexibility of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), further strengthening the country’s overall defense posture.
The successful flight test underscores the technical maturity, innovation and self-reliance achieved by Pakistan’s defense industry.
“The launch was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces, along with distinguished scientists and engineers who played a pivotal role in the development of this advanced weapon system,” it added.
The President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, COAS & CDF, and Services Chiefs have congratulated the scientists and engineers on this remarkable achievement, the statement concludes.
Fatah-2 ER missile launch
Pakistan Army on Tuesday conducted a successful test launch of the Hypersonic Ballistic Missile, Fatah-2 Extended Range (ER), equipped with advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the weapon system is capable of engaging targets with high precision and defeating the enemy’s Missile Defence Systems due to its unique trajectory and maneuverability features.
“Fatah-2 ER, with its extended range, will further enhance the Army’s reach and capability of engaging deep targets,” it stated.
Today’s launch was witnessed by Commander Army Rocket Force Command (Comd ARFC) Lt Gen Nauman Zakaria, senior officers from the Pakistan Army, and committed scientists and engineers.
The ARFC chief appreciated the dedication and technical prowess of scientists and engineers, the military’s media wing said.
