Pakistan debuts new cruise missile

Defence affairs - Def-Geopolitics

Pakistan’s Army has introduced the FATAH-IV, a new ground-launched subsonic cruise missile with enhanced range and precision, according to the Clash Report.

The FATAH-IV has a stated range of 750 kilometers, a reported accuracy of five meters, and travels at approximately 0.7 Mach. The missile weighs 1,530 kilograms and carries a 330-kilogram warhead, making it capable of striking targets deep inside an adversary’s territory.

The missile is deployed on a Chinese-built Taian TA5450 8×8 transporter-launcher vehicle, which carries three missiles in ready-to-fire canisters. The platform offers mobility and the ability to reposition rapidly, a feature considered critical in modern missile operations.

Pakistan’s unveiling of the FATAH-IV signals a continued effort to expand its indigenous missile capabilities while integrating foreign-supplied launch systems. The design aligns with the country’s strategy of maintaining a credible conventional deterrent alongside its ballistic missile program.

The FATAH-IV’s range places several key regional targets within reach, and its mobility on a wheeled 8×8 chassis increases survivability against preemptive strikes. The missile’s payload and precision are optimized for high-value, fixed targets, including command centers, airbases, and infrastructure.