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Army Rocket Force Command
ActiveAugust 13, 2025; 4 months ago (2025-08-13)
Country Pakistan
Branch Pakistan Army
TypeTactical and conventional missile force
RoleStrategic deterrence
Conventional missile deployment
Size ☓☓☓ Corps 
HeadquartersGeneral Headquarters (Pakistan Army) in Chaklala, Punjab, Pakistan
EquipmentFatah-I
Fatah-II
Fatah-4 (cruise missile)[1]

The Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) is a command of the Pakistan Army tasked with controlling and operating conventional rockets and missiles, including cruise, ballistic, and future hypersonic missiles.[2][3] Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the ARFC's formation on 13 August 2025, three months after the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict in May.[4][5]

History

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Formation

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On 13 August 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the formation of the Army Rocket Force Command during a ceremony at Jinnah Sports Stadium in Islamabad, held a day ahead of Pakistan's 78th Independence Day and three months after the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.[6][7]

Fatah 4 missile test

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On 30 September 2025, the Pakistani military's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media wing announced that it conducted a successful test of the Fatah 4 surface-to-surface cruise missile, which has a range of 750 km.[8] It was the first missile test carried out since the formation of the ARFC, and the ISPR said that the indigenously-developed Fatah 4 would operate "as part of Army Rocket Force Command."[4]

Overview

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The ARFC has been tasked with controlling and operating conventional rockets and missiles, and will primarily control short-to-medium range conventional missiles. According to Prime Minister Sharif, the force will be equipped with modern technology and capable of targeting the enemy "from every direction." He described it as "another milestone" in strengthening Pakistan's conventional war capabilities.[6][7] The new formation is tasked to unify, modernise, and supercharge the Pakistani missile and rocket forces.[9] Analyst Naeem Salik said the ARFC will be overseen by the army’s General Headquarters (GHQ).[3]

Government statements described the new command as intended to supervise the handling and deployment of missiles during a conventional war.[6] Defence analyst Talat Masood said the move was part of a process to further strengthen Pakistan's military capability in the wake of the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.[7]

Organization

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The establishment of the Army Rocket Force Command consolidates conventional and rocket units from several formations and specialist detachments into a single operational command, mirroring the Army Strategic Forces Command.[9] The ARFC is expected to be led by a three-star general.[3] Saalik said the force currently includes the Fatah-1 and Fatah-2 rockets.

Conflict with India

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The creation of the command follows a period of heightened tensions between Pakistan and India in the aftermath of the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.[6][7] It is also believed to be aimed primarily at countering Pakistan's arch-rival, India, and was created to implement lessons learned from the May conflict by filling gaps and shortages in Pakistan's missile capabilities.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Grevatt, Jon (2025-10-01). "Pakistan Army test launches new Fatah-IV missile". Janes. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  2. ^ a b Syed, Baqir Sajjad (2025-08-15). "New 'rocket force' to bolster strike capability". Dawn. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  3. ^ a b c Hussain, Abid. "Why has Pakistan launched a new rocket command after India conflict?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  4. ^ a b Mandal, Sohini (2025-08-19). "Update: Pakistan establishes rocket force, unveils new missile". Janes. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  5. ^ "PM announces creation of missile command in Pakistan army aimed at boosting combat power". Arab News. 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-10-28.
  6. ^ a b c d Shahzad, Asif (14 August 2025). "Pakistan to create military force to supervise missiles after India conflict". Reuters. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d "Pakistan to form Army Rocket Force Command to bolster defence strength". Dawn. APP. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  8. ^ Dawn.com (2025-09-30). "Pakistan Army successfully conducts training launch of Fatah-4 cruise missile". Dawn. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. ^ a b "Pakistan Launches Army Rocket Force Command – A Game-Changer in South Asia's Military Balance". Defence Security Asia. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.