ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Army has successfully test-fired the extended-range variant of its Fatah-II missile system, featuring advanced navigation, modern avionics and enhanced manoeuvrability to strike targets at greater distances and penetrate enemy missile defences, the military said Tuesday.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Fatah-II Extended Range (ER) is designed to engage targets with high precision.
Its extended range is expected to strengthen the Pakistan Army’s ability to strike targets deep within adversary territory.
The military did not disclose the missile’s precise range, the distance covered during the test or other technical details.
Senior Officials Witness Test
The launch was witnessed by the Commander of the Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC), senior army officers, and scientists and engineers involved in the system’s development.
The ARFC commander praised the team’s dedication and technical expertise, according to the ISPR.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and the services chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on the successful test.
The ISPR described the test as an important step towards strengthening Pakistan’s defence capabilities.
It did not specify when the missile would enter operational service or provide technical data confirming whether it meets the definition of a hypersonic weapon.