Brief
Pakistan test‑fires extended‑range Fatah‑4 cruise missile
The Inter‑Services Public Relations announced the test on Tuesday, noting improved accuracy and survivability.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan's military announced on Tuesday that it successfully test‑launched an extended‑range version of its indigenously developed Fatah‑4 ground‑launched cruise missile, saying the upgrade improves accuracy, range and survivability.
What happened
The Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the missile was equipped with advanced avionics and state‑of‑the‑art navigation systems, and that the launch was witnessed by senior Pakistan Army officers, scientists and engineers from the developing agency.
What was said
ISPR statements praised the "technical prowess, dedication and commitment" of the personnel involved, and noted that Pakistan’s president, prime minister, chief of army staff, chief of defence forces and service chiefs congratulated the teams. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also called the launch an important achievement for the defence sector.
Key facts
- Pakistan test‑launched an extended‑range Fatah‑4 cruise missile (gulfnews.com)
- The missile featured advanced avionics and navigation systems (gulfnews.com)
- Senior army officers, scientists and engineers observed the launch (gulfnews.com)
- Pakistan’s top political and military leaders congratulated the team (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Pakistan Successfully Tests Extended-Range Fatah-4 Missile with Advanced Avionics”
