RAWALPINDI: Pakistan successfully performed a maiden flight test of its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, Fa’az, on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in national defence and aerospace capabilities.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the weapon system was test-launched from a JF-17 fighter jet. The missile features a terminal guidance system designed to engage aerial targets at extended ranges.
Military officials said the successful test underscores technical maturity and self-reliance in the domestic defence sector.
The new missile will boost the Pakistan Air Force’s operational flexibility and strengthen the country’s strategic defence posture.
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Senior military officers, engineers, and scientists witnessed the launch. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir congratulated the teams involved in the project.
(With additional input from ISPR)
