Pakistan has successfully carried out a training launch of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The launch was conducted under the supervision of the Army Rocket Force Command as part of efforts to assess and validate the missile’s advanced operational capabilities.
The test was aimed at evaluating the missile’s modern avionics, upgraded navigation mechanisms, targeting precision, and long-range strike performance. Military officials stated that the exercise also focused on enhancing operational preparedness and confirming the technical reliability of the system under realistic conditions. Senior officers from the armed forces, along with scientists, engineers, and defence experts involved in the development programme, witnessed the launch.
National leadership and senior military officials congratulated the teams behind the project, describing the successful test as another important milestone in Pakistan’s growing indigenous defence capability. They praised the coordination between defence institutions, researchers, and strategic organisations working to strengthen the country’s security infrastructure.
The successful Fatah-IV training launch comes amid continued advancements in Pakistan’s missile and strategic defence programmes. Earlier tests involving the Fatah-II system and a 750-kilometre-range cruise missile had already demonstrated progress in precision strike technology and deterrence capability. Defence analysts believe these developments reflect Pakistan’s ongoing emphasis on modernising its strategic assets, improving self-reliance in defence production, and maintaining a credible national security posture in the region.
