Pakistan successfully tests launch of extended version of Fatah-IV cruise missile: ISPR

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Pakistan’s military announced on Tuesday that it successfully tested an extended version of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations office. The test was observed by senior army officials and highlighted improvements in accuracy and survivability. Senior government figures praised the achievement, noting advancements in Pakistan’s indigenous missile capabilities following similar tests conducted earlier this year involving other missile systems like the Fateh-II and anti-ship ballistic missiles.
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On Tuesday, Pakistan successfully tested an extended version of its indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile. The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced that the weapon system is equipped with advanced avionics and navigational aids, capable of engaging targets at long distances with high precision. Senior army officers, along with scientists and engineers from the developing agency, witnessed the test. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and other service chiefs praised those involved for their technical expertise and dedication to achieving this milestone. In May, a previous successful test fire of the Fatah-IV was also conducted by the Army Rocket Force Command.

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“Both articles describe the same successful test launch of the extended version of the Fatah-IV cruise missile on the same date, quoting the same source (ISPR).”

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🔮 In May, the Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile.
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Fatah Inter-Services Public Relations Pakistan the Army Rocket Force Command the Pakistan Army

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Fatah ORG · 3× the Army Rocket Force Command ORG · 2× the Pakistan Army ORG · 2× Asif Ali Zardari PERSON · 1× ISPR ORG · 1× Inter-Services Public Relations ORG · 1× Pakistan GPE · 1× Shehbaz Sharif PERSON · 1× Syed Asim Munir PERSON · 1× the Pakistan Navy ORG · 1×

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It added that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and all service chiefs commended the successful test and “appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of all those who contributed towards achieving this milestone”.
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🔮 In May, the Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile.

Claims (9 extracted, 2 hedged)

Pakistan conducted a successful test launch of the indigenously developed extended version of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Tuesday. asserted
wing → conduct → Tuesday
In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “Equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids, the weapon system is capable of engaging targets at extended ranges with high precision and lethality.” asserted
system → say → precision
“The test also validated additional technical parameters of various sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability,” it added. asserted
it → validate → accuracy
According to the statement, the launch was witnessed by senior officers from the Pakistan Army along with scientists and engineers of the developing agency. uncertain
launch → accord → agency
It added that President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and all service chiefs commended the successful test and “appreciated the technical prowess, dedication and commitment of all those who contributed towards achieving this milestone”. asserted
who → add → milestone
In May, the Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile. uncertain
Command → conduct → missile
A month earlier, the Army Rocket Force Command had also conducted the successful training launch of the Fateh-II missile system. asserted
Command → conduct → system
The same month, the Pakistan Navy successfully fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile to engage targets at an extended range. asserted
Navy → fire → range
In September 2025, the Pakistan Army had also successfully conducted the training launch of the Fatah-IV cruise missile at a range of 750 kilometres. asserted
Army → conduct → kilometres
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