2 days ago

Pakistan Tests Extended Fatah-4 Cruise Missile With Longer Range

Pakistan’s army says it tested an extended version of a missile called Fatah-4.

The missile is launched from the ground and was developed in Pakistan, according to the army.

The army says it can reach targets at longer distances with high precision.

It also says the missile uses navigation and other equipment to help it operate.

The test checked parts of the system linked to accuracy and survivability.

Army officers, scientists, and engineers watched the launch.

Pakistan’s president, prime minister, army chief, and service chiefs praised the test.

One report also says Pakistan successfully tested the Fatah-IV in May.

Key facts

Missile: Extended version of the Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile
Developer: Described by the Pakistan Army as indigenously developed
Stated capability: Engaging targets at extended ranges with high precision and lethality
Technology cited: Advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids
Test purpose: Validation of technical parameters of subsystems intended to improve accuracy and survivability
Witnesses: Senior Pakistan Army officers, scientists, and engineers from the developing agency
Commendations: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and services chiefs commended the test
Earlier test mentioned: One report says Pakistan successfully test-fired the Fatah-IV in May

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