Army Test Launches Fatah-2 Extended Range Missile

The Pakistan Army successfully test-launched the Fatah-2 extended range hypersonic ballistic missile on Tuesday, marking another development in the country’s missile capability programme.

According to the military’s media wing, the Fatah-2 ER is fitted with advanced navigation technology and modern avionics. Officials said the system is designed to strike targets with high precision and improve the army’s ability to engage deeper targets.

The statement described the missile as capable of countering enemy missile defence systems because of its flight path and manoeuvrability. The extended range version is being presented as an addition to the army’s long-range strike capacity.

The test launch was witnessed by Army Rocket Force Command chief Lt Gen Nauman Zakaria, along with senior army officers, scientists and engineers. The presence of technical and military leadership underlined the operational and developmental significance attached to the launch.

Lt Gen Zakaria appreciated the work of the scientists and engineers involved in the programme. The successful launch was also acknowledged at the highest level, with the president, prime minister and chief of defence forces congratulating the teams behind the weapon system.

The latest test comes days after Pakistan conducted a successful launch of the extended version of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile. That test was also described as validating technical parameters linked to accuracy and survivability.

Missile tests of this type are closely watched in the region because they form part of Pakistan’s broader defence posture. Officials have framed the Fatah series as an indigenous capability intended to strengthen deterrence and improve conventional strike options.

The next steps are likely to involve further validation of the system’s technical performance and integration into operational planning. Defence officials have not announced additional dates or deployment details, but the successful launch adds momentum to Pakistan’s ongoing missile development programme.