The Pakistan Army successfully conducted a training launch of the Fatah-4, an indigenously developed Ground-Launched Cruise Missile, on September 30, 2025. It demonstrated a range of 750 kilometers (not 700 km), featuring advanced terrain-hugging capabilities and high-precision strike capabilities for the Army Rocket Force Command. 

Key Details of Fatah-4 Test:

  • Range: 750 kilometers (466 miles).
  • Type: Ground-launched cruise missile (part of the Fatah weapon system series).
  • Capability: Capable of precise strikes against land and sea targets, designed to evade enemy defense systems with terrain-hugging technology.
  • Significance: Enhances the reach, lethality, and survivability of conventional military strikes.
  • Validation: The launch was witnessed by senior military officials, engineers, and scientists. 

This test marks a key development in Pakistan's defense capabilities, with officials noting the weapon's ability to operate in contested environments.