Fatah (multiple Rocket Launcher)
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The Fatah (, "Victory"), is a family of guided
multiple rocket launchers A multiple rocket launcher (MRL) or multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a type of rocket artillery system that contains multiple launchers which are fixed to a single platform, and shoots its rocket ordnance in a fashion similar to a vol ...
developed by Pakistan. It consists of rockets of different calibers and ranges.


History


Development

The Fatah is reportedly a result of Pakistan's efforts to shift the reliance of its
armed forces A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a ...
from foreign arms to domestic weaponry. The Ministry of Defence Production revealed a project initiated between 2015-2016 which it said was aimed to develop an "extended range MLRS" with teams from
Global Industrial Defence Solutions Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) is a Pakistani state-owned defence conglomerate, and the country's largest defence manufacturer, offering products for military applications. GIDS has exported to 16+ countries and is currently under ...
leading the R&D program. Fatah-I was test fired on January 7, 2021, with the Pakistani government claiming a range of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles). Fatah-II was test fired on December 27, 2023 with a range of 400 kilometers.


Combat use

During the
2025 India–Pakistan conflict The 2025 India–Pakistan conflict was a brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan that began on 7 May 2025, after India launched missile strikes on Pakistan, in a military campaign codenamed Operation Sindoor. India said that the operat ...
, Pakistan fired Fatah-I rockets at targets within India. The Indian government claimed that most rockets were intercepted with no reported damage to the targets.


Variants


Fatah-I

Fatah-I was the first missile in the Fatah rocket series. The missile is equipped with advanced navigation and guidance systems, allowing it to engage a variety of targets with high accuracy. The Fatah-I can be launched from a variety of platforms, providing flexibility in its deployment. It was primarily developed as a short to medium-range precision strike system.


Fatah-II

The Fatah-II is a longer-range and more advanced version of the Fatah-I. The Fatah-II is mounted on a Chinese Taian TAS5450 eight-wheel drive chassis, providing enhanced mobility and operational flexibility. It integrates satellite and inertial navigation systems.


Operators

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See also

* Babur (cruise missile) * List of missiles of Pakistan *
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References

{{GIDS Surface-to-surface missiles of Pakistan Guided missiles of Pakistan Tactical ballistic missiles of Pakistan Military equipment introduced in the 2020s Multiple rocket launchers of Pakistan GIDS products