Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended-range Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR

On Tuesday, Pakistan successfully tested the extended-range version of its Fatah-IV cruise missile, according to the military's media organization, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The statement from ISPR highlighted the missile's advanced avionics and navigational aids, which allow it to hit targets with high precision and lethality at long distances.

The successful test was witnessed by senior military officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the Chief of Army Staff, along with scientists and engineers from the developing agency. President Zardari, Prime Minister Sharif, and all service chiefs expressed their commendation for the test, appreciating the technical expertise and dedication of the individuals involved.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated the nation on the successful test, praising the scientists and engineers' efforts in advancing the country's defense capabilities. The Fatah-IV missile's development follows the Army Rocket Force Command's successful test firings of the Fatah-IV in May and the Fateh-II missile system in April.

The Pakistan Navy also recently demonstrated its capabilities with the successful firing of a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile. In September 2025, the Army had conducted a training launch of the Fatah-IV cruise missile at a range of 750 kilometers.