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Pakistan tests indigenous Fa’az air-to-air missile from JF-17 fighters

Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fleet has tested the Fa’az air-to-air missile, a step toward an indigenous air-to-air weapons capability. The test comes as the Pakistan Air Force already fields advanced Chinese weapons, positioning Fa’az as a domestic addition to its existing arsenal.

Discovered 2026-11-04T10:35:05.992552-08:00 | 2026-11-04T10:35:05.992552-08:00

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The test advances Pakistan’s effort to develop an indigenous air-to-air missile capability, potentially broadening its options beyond weapons sourced from China.
The missile’s test on JF-17 fighters links weapons development to a platform operated by the Pakistan Air Force; the articles provide no further details on performance, production, or fielding plans.

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