KARACHI: Pakistan has unveiled an indigenously made anti-drone jammer gun called SAFRAH during the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) in Karachi. The National Electronics Complex (NECOP) developed the device and gave live demonstrations at the expo.

The SAFRAH jammer blocks the radio and navigation signals that many commercial drones use. NECOP says the gun can disable drones within about 1.5 kilometres, forcing them to land or return to their operators.

Officials demonstrated the system’s capability against so-called “kamikaze” or hostile drones and said the device can carry out many jamming operations in a single battery cycle. NECOP also told the media that the technology has drawn international interest and possible export enquiries.

NECOP added that SAFRAH can help secure borders, protect large public events, and guard critical sites without destroying the drone a “soft-kill” approach that reduces risk to people and property. The developers said authorities can change the gun’s firing angle and use it where needed.

The new jammer marks another step in Pakistan’s push to build local electronic-warfare and counter-drone tools and to offer them for export.