RAWALPINDI - The Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) successfully conducted a training fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM) on 14 May 2026, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed .
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According to ISPR, the Fatah-4 is equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids, making it capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision . The training fire was conducted to enhance the operational efficiency of troops and validate the technical parameters of various subsystems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability .
The training fire was witnessed by senior officers from the Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command, along with scientists and engineers from the missile's developing agency .
Technical Specifications
The Fatah-4 is the longest-range member of the Fatah missile family and the deepest-striking asset in the ARFC's disclosed conventional inventory . Key specifications include:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground-Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM) |
| Range | 750 km |
| Cruise Speed | Mach 0.7 |
| Minimum Flight Altitude | 50 m (terrain-hugging) |
| Warhead Weight | 330 kg |
| Accuracy (CEP) | 5 m |
| Guidance | GPS/GNSS-aided INS with DSMAC |
| Total Mass | ~1,530 kg |
| Length | ~7.5 m |
The missile is derived from the strategic Babur cruise missile platform, which was originally developed for nuclear deterrence. The Fatah-4 adapts this proven technology for conventional deep-strike roles, providing the ARFC with a terrain-hugging cruise missile capable of penetrating modern air defense networks .
Leadership Commendation
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu all commended the successful training fire .
The civil and military leadership appreciated the "technical prowess, dedication and commitment" of all those who contributed to the successful training fire of the F-series missile system .
Strategic Significance
The Fatah-4 significantly strengthens Pakistan's conventional deterrent posture. Its 750 km range and terrain-hugging flight profile at a minimum altitude of 50 meters are designed to delay detection by ground-based radar systems, enhancing survivability against modern air defense networks .
The missile incorporates Digital Scene Matching Area Correlation (DSMAC) technology for terminal guidance, enabling it to engage hardened point targets with a claimed accuracy of within 5 meters Circular Error Probable (CEP) . This level of precision represents a significant advancement for the Fatah series, providing the ARFC with the ability to strike deep-rear targets without requiring nuclear escalation .
Recent Testing History
The test comes less than three weeks after the ARFC conducted a successful training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system on 28 April 2026 . A week before that, the Pakistan Navy carried out a successful live firing of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an indigenous anti-ship weapon system .
The Fatah-IV was previously tested in September 2025 at a range of 750 kilometers, confirming its operational parameters .
Fatah Missile Family
The Fatah-4 is part of the broader Fatah family of surface-to-surface missiles meant for conventional long-range strikes :
| Missile | Type | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fatah-1 | 301 mm guided MLRS | 140 km |
| Fatah-2 | 600 mm ballistic missile | 400 km |
| Fatah-4 | Ground-Launched Cruise Missile | 750 km |
Indigenous Development
The missile was developed under the umbrella of Pakistan's strategic defense industrial complex, involving NESCOM (National Engineering and Scientific Commission) and Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) . The successful test underscores Pakistan's growing self-reliance in advanced weapons technology and its commitment to maintaining credible conventional deterrence in a volatile regional security environment .
President Asif Ali Zardari hailed the Fatah-IV as a "milestone" in Pakistan's defense system and a testament to the country's "scientific self-reliance," asserting that "Pakistan's defense was and remains impenetrable" .
