Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, with the military’s media wing describing the test as a milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Tuesday that the missile features a terminal guidance system and can engage enemy aerial targets at longer ranges.
According to the military’s media wing, the missile’s capabilities will improve the Pakistan Air Force’s operational flexibility and strengthen the country’s defence posture.
“Fa’az will significantly enhance the operational flexibility of the Pakistan Air Force, further strengthening the country’s overall defence posture,” the ISPR statement added.
Senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF), along with scientists and engineers involved in developing the weapon system, witnessed the flight test.
The ISPR stated that the successful test demonstrated the “technical maturity, innovation and self-reliance” achieved by Pakistan’s defence industry.
The president, prime minister, chief of defence forces, along with the services chiefs, congratulated the scientists and engineers on the achievement.
Separately, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated the nation on the successful test, describing it as an important development in the country’s defence sector.
“Our scientists and engineers have once again achieved a remarkable feat,” Naqvi stated, adding that the nation was proud of its scientists and engineers.
The Fa’az flight test comes after the Pakistan Army successfully test-fired the extended-range version of its Fatah-2 hypersonic ballistic missile earlier this month.
The Fatah-2 missile featured advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics, according to the information provided.
