Pakistan successfully tests Fatah-II weapon system

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Wednesday conducted a successful flight test of the Fatah-II weapon system. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, sophisticated navigation system and unique flight trajectory.

The weapon system is capable of engaging targets with high precision up to the range of 400 kilometres. The flight test was witnessed by senior officers from tri-services and dedicated scientists and engineers.

President Arif Alvi, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the chief of army staff congratulated the participating troops and scientists on the successful test conduct.

The Inter-Services Public Relations ISPR released a video of the test-fire from an unknown location and successful hit of target with precision.

The missile system is aimed at strengthening deterrence and enhancing strategic stability in the region through operationalization of Full Spectrum Deterrence in the overall construct of credible minimum deterrence.

Earlier, this year on October 24, Pakistan successfully conducted the training launch of Ghauri Weapon System aimed at testing the operational and technical readiness of the Army Strategic Force Command.

On October 18, Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of the Ababeel Weapon System. The test flight was aimed at re-validating various designs, technical parameters and performance evaluation of different sub-systems of the weapon system.