Pakistan conducts successful test flight of Fatah-II

• Senior officers from tri-services, scientists, engineers witness test.
• Political, military top brass gratified over successful flight test.
• System equipped with state-of-art avionics, unique flight trajectory.

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan conducted a successful test flight of the multi-launch rocket Fatah-II on Wednesday, equipped with state-of-the-art avionics, a sophisticated navigation system, and a unique flight trajectory.

The Fatah-II weapon system is capable of engaging targets with high precision up to a range of 400 kilometres, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The test was witnessed by senior officers from tri-services and dedicated scientists and engineers.

President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir congratulated participating troops and scientists on the successful conduct of flight test.

The flight test of the indigenously developed Fatah-I guided multi-launch rocket system was conducted on August 24, 2021, making Pakistan capable of delivering a conventional warhead.

The multi-launch rocket system gave the Pakistan Army capability of precision target engagement deep in enemy territory, according to the ISPR.