In brief
Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Public Relations announced that a domestically designed air‑to‑air missile achieved a successful flight test, featuring a state‑of‑the‑art terminal guidance system and extended range capability. Senior military officers, scientists and engineers witnessed the test, which is seen as a boost to the Pakistan Air Force’s operational flexibility. The Tribune, in a separate report, identified the missile as the ‘Faʿaz’ model.
On 4 November 2026, Pakistan conducted a flight test of its first domestically designed air‑to‑air missile, marking a milestone for the nation’s defense industry.
The Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the missile is equipped with a state‑of‑the‑art terminal guidance system and can engage aerial targets at longer ranges, indicating “technical maturity, innovation and self‑reliance” achieved by Pakistan’s defense sector.
The test was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan armed forces as well as scientists and engineers who were present during the trial.
In a separate report, the Urdu‑language newspaper The Express Tribune identified the missile as the ‘Faʿaz’ model, a claim that has not been independently corroborated by other outlets.