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Meet Fatah-IV cruise missile which Pakistan will be showcasing for the first time on independence day; its range is..., Should India be worried?
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Fatah-IV cruise missile: Taking a significant leap in its defense capabilities, Pakistan has unveiled the most dangerous Fatah-4 cruise missile. Seen as a latest and most advanced addition to the growing Fatah weapon system family of Pakistan, the missile has an effective range of 700 kilometers, or over 400 miles. Here are all the details you need to know about the Fatah-4 cruise missile of Pakistan and details on whether India should be worried or not. How will Pakistan use Fatah‑IV missile?
As per multiple media reports, the Fatah‑IV missile fills the gap between tactical and strategic cruise missiles, giving Pakistan a massive edge in its attack capabilities. Therefore, the missile is a source of concern for Indian defence security agencies.
The dangerous missile, part of Pakistan's military modernization program and aimed at India, was displayed along with its transporter erector launcher (TEL), which can carry three launchers and be deployed in varied terrains. What makes the Fatah-IV missile dangerous?
The Fatah-IV has a range of 750 km, flies at Mach 0.7, and can operate at just 50 meters above ground to evade radar. It carries a 330 kg payload, measures 7.5 meters in length, weighs 1,530 kg, and has a precision margin of error of only 5 meters.
India prepares to launch Next-Gen BrahMos
DRDO is looking to build a next-generation BrahMos missile, which will be a lighter, smaller version of the current version, the organisation's Chairman and Department of Defence Secretary (R&D) Samir V Kamat said on Saturday.
BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) will be able to fit into any platform, unlike the current missile, which can only be used with the Sukhoi aircraft, the DRDO chief added.
'We are looking at BrahMos-NG, which is a smaller version of BrahMos, which can then be fitted on all our other platforms. Today, BrahMos can only be fitted on the Sukhoi platform, but if we can make it smaller, we can fit it on all our platforms. We are planning to start it soon,' he said.
(With inputs from agencies)
