Pakistan Tests Fa'az Air-to-Air Missile Made Locally
Pakistan has tested a new missile called Fa'az, which it describes as the first air-to-air missile developed locally. According to a statement from the Pakistan Army, the weapon will improve how flexibly its air force can operate. The test adds to the country's air combat capabilities.
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Context: Air-to-air missiles are fired from fighter jets at other aircraft, so they shape control of the skies in a conflict. Pakistan has long relied heavily on Chinese-made weapons, so a homegrown missile is a step towards self-reliance in defence.
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