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Pakistan Tests First Indigenously Developed Fa’az Air-to-Air Missile
Military officials said the missile’s advanced guidance and maneuverability will improve Pakistan Air Force operations and strengthen the country’s defense posture.
- On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Pakistan Air Force successfully flight-tested Fa'az, its first locally developed air-to-air missile equipped with advanced terminal guidance for engaging aerial targets at longer ranges.
- The successful flight test demonstrated the "technical maturity, innovation and self-reliance" achieved by Pakistan's defence industry, significantly enhancing operational flexibility. This marks a milestone in the nation's weapons development capability.
- Separately, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi joined the President, Prime Minister, COAS, CDF, and Services Chiefs in congratulating scientists and engineers, describing the test as an important defence sector development.
- Earlier this month, the Pakistan Army successfully test-fired the extended-range Fatah-2 hypersonic ballistic missile on October 13, 2026, equipped with advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics systems.
- The ISPR previously noted that the Fatah missile series can engage targets with high precision due to "unique trajectory and manoeuvrability features," while the Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile was also successfully test-fired.
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