Pakistan conducts Fatah-IV training launch

Pakistan's ARFC conducted training launch of its Fatah-IV missile on 14 May. (Janes)

Pakistan's Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) has conducted a training launch of its Fatah-IV land-attack surface-to-surface cruise missile, the Pakistan Armed Forces Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on 14 May.

The training launch, conducted on the same day, was intended to “enhance operational efficiency of the troops and validate technical parameters of various subsystems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability,” ISPR said.

It added, “Equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigational aids, [Fatah-IV] is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision.” ISPR did not elaborate.

Fatah-IV was unveiled at a military event in August 2025, commemorating Pakistan's Independence Day. Information about the weapon displayed at the event stated that it has a range of 750 km, a maximum altitude of 50 m, a length of 7.5 m, and a weight of 1,530 kg.

According to this information, the missile features terrain-hugging flight characteristics intended to reduce radar detection, has a maximum speed of Mach 0.7, and is equipped with a 330 kg blast fragmentation conventional warhead.

Fatah-IV images published by news agencies in Pakistan at the time of unveiling suggests that it is a two-stage, solid-fuel-propelled subsonic missile featuring fin stabilisation. Janes analysis of the images suggests that the missile likely features GPS and a terrain-contour matching guidance system. The missile is also possibly equipped with an altimeter to enable its claimed terrain-hugging capability.

Fatah-IV is part of Pakistanʼs wider family of Fatah missiles manufactured by state-owned Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS). The family consists of Fatah-I, II, III, and IV. The Pakistan Army currently operates Fatah-I and II. The operational status of Fatah-III and IV is unclear.