Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Army successfully test-launched the extended-range Fatah-2 hypersonic missile.
- The missile features advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics.
- The test was witnessed by senior army officers and scientists.
The Pakistan Army has conducted a successful test launch of the extended-range version of the Fatah-2 hypersonic ballistic missile, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The Fatah-2 ER is equipped with advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics, making it capable of defeating enemy missile defence systems.
Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) chief Lt Gen Nauman Zakaria and senior officers were present to witness the test launch.
The missile’s unique trajectory and manoeuvrability features enhance the army’s capability to engage deep targets with high precision.
The test launch was also witnessed by scientists and engineers, who were praised by the ARFC commander for their dedication and technical prowess.
In a related development, the indigenously developed extended version of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile underwent a successful test launch last week.
The Fatah-IV missile, equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids, is capable of engaging targets at extended ranges with high precision and lethality.
The test validated additional technical parameters of various sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability.
