Pakistan has announced the successful flight test of its indigenously developed ‘Faaz’ air-to-air missile, claiming that the advanced weapon system will significantly strengthen the operational capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force.
According to the Pakistani military, the missile is equipped with an advanced terminal guidance system and is capable of engaging aerial targets at long range.
Islamabad: The Pakistani military confirmed the successful test in a statement issued late on Tuesday night, stating that the flight test had taken place earlier that day. It described the development as a significant step towards enhancing the Pakistan Air Force’s operational capabilities.
Highlighting the missile’s capabilities, the military said: “Equipped with an advanced terminal guidance system, the missile is capable of engaging enemy aerial targets at long range.”
Following the announcement, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir congratulated the scientists and engineers involved in the development of the missile.
The announcement marks a claimed advancement in Pakistan’s indigenous defence technology and its efforts to strengthen its air combat capabilities.
