The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully recovered and analyzed the guidance and navigation system from a Pakistani Fatah-1 guided artillery rocket that fell into Srinagar’s Dal Lake during a military operation on May 10, 2025. The recovery showcases India’s advanced air defense capabilities, as the IAF prioritized securing the precision guidance system for insights into Pakistan’s missile technology. The debris, which included a 150 kg high-explosive warhead, was safely destroyed to prevent misuse. This operation highlights India’s strategic approach to countering adversary capabilities and enhancing its own defense systems, particularly in light of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to develop indigenous precision-strike weaponry aimed at countering India’s conventional military advantage.