Pakistan successfully conducted the training fire of the Fatah-4, a ground-launched cruise missile developed and designed indigenously, the Inter-Services Public Relations announced on May 14.
The launch was carried out by the Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command. According to the ISPR, the training fire was conducted to enhance the operational efficiency of troops and validate the technical parameters of various sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and survivability.
The Fatah-4 is equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids. The ISPR said the weapon system is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision. The missile also features terrain-hugging capability designed to reduce detection by air defence systems.
The training fire was witnessed by senior officers from the Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command, along with scientists and engineers from the developing agency.
Pakistan Fatah-4 Missile Test Commended by President, Prime Minister and Services Chiefs
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Chief of the Air Staff all commended the successful training fire. The leadership appreciated the technical expertise, dedication, and commitment of the scientists, engineers, and military personnel who contributed to the development and testing of the Fatah-series missile system.
Pakistan Rocket Force Command Conducts Third Missile Test in Weeks
Thursday’s launch is the latest in a series of missile tests carried out by Pakistan’s military in recent weeks. On April 28, the Army Rocket Force Command conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system. That launch was witnessed by senior officers from the Strategic Plans Division, Army Rocket Force Command, and Pakistan Army, along with scientists and engineers from strategic organizations.
A week before that, on April 21, the Pakistan Navy conducted a successful live firing of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an indigenous anti-ship weapon system. The ISPR described that test as a demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness, validating the Navy’s ability to detect, target, and strike enemy sea-based threats at extended ranges.
The Fatah-4 was previously test-launched in September 2025 at a range of 750 kilometres. At the time, the ISPR said the system would further enhance the reach, lethality, and survivability of Pakistan Army’s conventional missile systems. The missile is part of the Army Rocket Force Command, a formation raised specifically to develop and field long-range conventional strike systems.
The ISPR described Thursday’s test as another significant milestone in strengthening Pakistan’s indigenous defence capabilities and strategic deterrence.
