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Pakistan has successfully conducted the flight test of its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

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Since October 2026, observers have posted satellite images of what appear to be China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) SLC-12 or SLC-14 long-range radars in Pakistan. If these observations are accurate, then their presence in the country indicates that Pakistan is working towards inducting the Chinese HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile (ABM) or ballistic missile defence (BMD) system.

The initial indicator for the HQ-19 was a Government of Pakistan post on the social media platform X – which was removed the following day – revealing that China had offered Pakistan a major arms package comprising J-35AE stealth fighters, KJ-500E airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems, and the HQ-19.
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Pakistan Joins Air-to-Air Missile Club With Successful Test Of Fa’az​

The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons.
Thomas Newdick
Published Nov 4, 2026 3:29 PM EST

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Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to establish its own advanced aerial weapons industry. The test of the FA'AZ missile, announced by the Pakistani military alongside video footage of the event, puts the country among a relatively small group of nations developing their own air-to-air missile capabilities.

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Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously developed air-to-air missile, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to establish its own advanced aerial weapons industry. The test of the Fa’az missile, announced by the Pakistani military alongside video footage of the event, puts the country among a relatively small group of nations developing their own air-to-air missile capabilities.
 
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