Pakistan tests first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile
- President, PM and military leadership congratulates scientists and engineers on successful test
Pakistan successfully flight-tested its first indigenous Fa’az air-to-air missile, significantly enhancing its defense capabilities and showcasing self-reliance in aerospace technology.
- The missile's state-of-the-art terminal guidance system and long-range capabilities.
- How this achievement strengthens Pakistan's overall defense posture and operational flexibility.
- The technical maturity and innovation demonstrated by Pakistan's defense industry.
Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art terminal guidance system, the missile is capable of engaging enemy aerial targets at longer ranges, significantly enhancing the operational flexibility of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), according to the military’s media wing.
The successful test underscores the technical maturity, innovation and self-reliance achieved by Pakistan’s defence industry, the ISPR said in a statement.
The launch was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Armed Forces, along with scientists and engineers who played a key role in developing the weapon system.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and the services chiefs congratulated the scientists and engineers on the achievement.
The development is expected to further strengthen Pakistan’s overall defence posture and enhance the PAF’s operational capabilities.
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