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Pakistan Successfully Conducts Training Launch of Fatah-4 Cruise Missile

The missile was tested to improve troop readiness and validate subsystems, with officials saying it can hit long-range targets with high precision.

  • On Thursday, the Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command conducted a training fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country's indigenous defence capabilities.
  • This launch follows the successful training test of the Fateh-II missile system less than three weeks ago. The Pakistan Army also conducted a Fatah-IV training launch in September 2025 at a range of 750 kilometres.
  • According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the system is "equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids." The military stated the test aimed to "enhance the operational efficiency of troops and validate the technical parameters of various subsystems."
  • President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and top military leadership commended the "successful training fire of Fatah-IV." Officials appreciated the "technical prowess, dedication and commitment" of the development teams.
  • The test reinforces Pakistan's strategic deterrence and precision strike capabilities through validation of technical parameters. These evaluations aim to ensure "improved accuracy and enhanced survivability," reinforcing the country's operational readiness.
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Islamabad Post broke the news on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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