Pakistan on Monday successfully conducted a training launch of its Fatah series surface-to-surface missile, which has a range of 120 kilometers, according to a statement released by the military’s media wing.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the launch was part of the ongoing military exercise “Ex INDUS,” aimed at maintaining combat readiness and checking the missile’s advanced navigation and precision-targeting features.
Senior army officers, along with scientists and engineers involved in the country’s strategic programs, were present to witness the launch.
After the successful test, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir congratulated the teams involved.
They voiced strong confidence in the military’s preparedness and its ability to protect Pakistan’s borders against any outside threats.
This marks Pakistan’s second missile test in just two days, coming at a time of heightened regional tensions, particularly in light of recent strains between Pakistan and India.
On Saturday, the military also tested the Abdali surface-to-surface missile, and in May last year, it successfully launched the Fatah-II guided rocket system, which has a longer range of 400 kilometers.