Pakistan has unveiled the Fatah-4, a ground-launched cruise missile aimed at countering India’s successful Akash air defense system, which previously intercepted its Fatah-1 and Fatah-2 missiles. The Fatah-4 boasts a range of over 750 kilometers and features advanced AI-based guidance for precision targeting, yet its subsonic speed of 0.7 Mach leaves it vulnerable to India’s air defense capabilities. While the missile’s low-altitude flight profile enhances its survivability against radar detection, it is likely to be more effective against less-defended targets. This development underscores the ongoing arms race in the region and highlights India’s robust defense systems that have successfully neutralized Pakistani threats in recent operations.