According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the launch was aimed at perfecting the launch drills and procedures.

Equipped with a 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.

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

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

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