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- ‘Fatah-II’ missile can engage targets with high precision up to 400 kilometers, says Pakistan Army
- Missile is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, unique flight trajectory, says army’s media wing
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army conducted a successful flight test of the ‘Fatah-II’ missile on Wednesday, a statement from the armed forces said, highlighting that the missile can engage targets with high precision and is equipped with a “sophisticated navigation system.”
The South Asian country sees its missile development as a deterrent against nuclear-armed neighbor India. Pakistan and India have fought three wars since independence from Britain in 1947. Both nations have been developing missiles of varying ranges since they conducted nuclear tests in May 1998The flight test was witnessed by senior officers from the tri services as well as scientists and engineers, the Inter-Services Public Relations, the army’s media wing, said.
“Pakistan today conducted successful flight test of Fatah-II, equipped with state of the art avionics, sophisticated navigation system and unique flight trajectory,” the ISPR said.
“The weapon system is capable of engaging targets with high precision up to a range of 400 kilometers.”
The ISPR said Pakistan’s president, prime minister, chairman joint chiefs of staff committee and army chief congratulated the troops and scientists who were part of the project on the successful test flight of the missile.
Analysts warn Asia may be sliding into an accelerating arms race as India and Pakistan continue to build their military armors.