In a major leap for Pakistan’s defence and technological capabilities, local scientists and engineers have successfully developed a state-of-the-art land-attack cruise missile named ‘Fatah-IV’, capable of striking targets up to 750 kilometres away.
Weighing 1,530 kilograms, including a 300 kg warhead, and measuring 7.5 meters in length, the missile is equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced flight capabilities.
With a cruising speed of 0.75 Mach and the ability to fly at ultra-low altitudes، just 50 meters above ground level، the Fatah-IV is designed to evade enemy radar detection, significantly enhancing its survivability and effectiveness in high-threat environments.
Game-Changer for Pakistan’s Armed Forces
The Fatah-IV cruise missile is now part of the Pakistan Army’s operational arsenal and will be used in joint coordination with the Pakistan Air Force, giving the country’s armed forces a strategic edge in targeting enemy airbases, radar systems, missile defence setups, and other ground-based military infrastructure.
One of the most remarkable features of the Fatah-IV is its AI-based guidance system. The missile can identify and engage targets autonomously using artificial intelligence, which increases accuracy while reducing human error.
Officials describe the Fatah-IV as a clear demonstration of Pakistan’s growing self-reliance in advanced military technology and a symbol of the country’s scientific and strategic progress.
Defence analysts say that the introduction of Fatah-IV significantly enhances Pakistan’s offensive strike capability, allowing for precise, deep-strike operations in the event of conflict. Its stealth profile, combined with autonomous targeting, positions it among the most sophisticated indigenous weapons developed in the region.
