Pakistan successfully tests its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile Fa’az: ISPR

On Tuesday, Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, Fa'az. This marks a significant milestone in the country's advancement of aerospace and defense capabilities, according to the military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The Fa'az missile is equipped with a cutting-edge terminal guidance system, enabling it to engage enemy targets from greater distances. The successful flight test underscores the technical maturity, innovation, and self-reliance of Pakistan's defense industry, emphasizing the missile's potential to enhance the operational flexibility of the Pakistan Air Force.

The launch was attended by senior military officials, scientists, and engineers involved in the development of the missile. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and service chiefs all congratulated the scientists on their achievement.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also expressed his pride in the nation, stating that the successful test of the indigenously developed Fa'az missile marks a significant advancement in the defense sector. This comes after Pakistan successfully tested two surface-to-surface missiles last month, including the Fatah-2 extended range (ER) hypersonic ballistic missile and the indigenously developed extended version of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile.