Pakistan conducts successful training launch of surface-to-surface missile

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan on Monday conducted a successful training launch of its surface-to-surface FATAH Series missile with a range of 120 km, the military said in a statement.

The launch, held as part of the ongoing military exercise "Ex INDUS," aimed to ensure the operational readiness of troops and validate key technical parameters, including the missile's advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy, said the statement.

The training launch was witnessed by senior officers of the Pakistan Army, as well as officers, scientists and engineers from Pakistan's strategic organizations, it added.

Following the successful test, senior army officials expressed complete confidence in the operational preparedness and technical proficiency of the Pakistan Army to thwart any aggression against the territorial integrity of Pakistan.

Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile with a range of 450 km, according to the military.