Pakistan Army test fires Fatah-II rocket system

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army on Wednesday conducted successful training launch of Fatah-II Guided Rocket System with a range of 400 kilometres.

According to a statement released by the ISPR, the test-firing was aimed at perfecting the launch drills and procedures. Equipped with state-of-the-art navigation system, unique trajectory and manoeuvrable features, Fatah-II is capable of engaging targets with high precision and defeating any missile defence system.

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Fatah -II launch is being inducted in Pakistan’s Artillery Divisions for stand-off, precision engagement of deep targets, said the ISPR and added the rocket system will significantly upgrade the reach and lethality of Pakistan Army’s conventional arsenal.

The flight test was witnessed by Chief of the General Staff Pakistan Army, senior officers from the three services and dedicated scientists and engineers.

President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of the Army Staff and all Services Chiefs congratulated the participating troops and scientists on this excellent achievement.