Pakistan successfully test-fires extended version of Fatah-4 cruise missile
Pakistan has successfully test-fired an extended-range version of its Fatah-4 cruise missile, designed for high-precision strikes. The military stated the test validated improvements in accuracy and survivability for the conventional weapon system.
Why it matters
The development of advanced missile technology by Pakistan impacts regional security dynamics in South Asia.
Pakistan successfully test-fired its homemade extended version of the ground-based Fatah-4 cruise missile on Tuesday.The cruise missile is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision, the army said. PTI reported.In a statement, Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the “weapon system is capable of engaging targets at extended ranges with high precision and lethality.”According to the Pakistan army, the test validated additional technical parameters of various sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability.Senior Pakistan army officers, together with scientists and engineers, were reportedly present to watch the launch.President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who serves as Chief of Army…
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in