BY: Qaiser Bashir Makhdoom
*Islamabad, August 2025 –* In a significant boost to its indigenouselectronic warfare (EW) capabilities, Pakistan has officially unveiled the*SAFRAH-IIS*, a new drone jamming system designed to neutralize hostileUAVs within a 1.5 kilometer radius. Developed by Global Industrial &Defence Solutions (GIDS), SAFRAH-IIS builds upon earlier systems andpromises substantial enhancements in surveillance, border security, anddeterrence.——————————*Technical Capabilities & Enhancements*
SAFRAH-IIS, an evolution of GIDS’s original SAFRAH drone jamming gun,offers a portable, tripod-mounted design optimized for frontlinedeployment. Among its capabilities:
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*Multi-band jamming* across frequencies — including GPS, data links, and control channels. –
*Effective jamming range* of up to *1.5 km*, enabling credible threat mitigation within close quarters. –
*High output power* and up to 40 minutes of continuous operation per dual-rechargeable-battery pack. –
*User-friendly optics*, with up to 9× zoom scope and manageable weight, providing a balance of precision and portability.
This system complements Pakistan’s broader counter-UAV ecosystem, includingradar detection systems and longer-range mobile jamming platforms such asthe *Spider-AD*, capable of jamming drones beyond *10 km* by disruptingcommunication and satellite navigation links.——————————*Strategic Enhancements for Pakistan* *Layered Counter-UAV Architecture*
SAFRAH-IIS bolsters Pakistan’s layered counter-drone infrastructure. Itfills the gap between long-range systems like *Spider-AD* and radar-baseddetection tools, offering a fast and effective short-range response.*Enhanced Border Security & Rapid Response*
Combining portability with reliable jamming, SAFRAH-IIS provides localforces with a swift defensive option during border incursions—especiallyuseful for sudden, small-scale drone threats near populated or sensitiveareas.*Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance*
By strengthening soft-kill defenses—that disrupt rather thandestroy—SAFRAH-IIS adds flexibility and stealth to Pakistan’s EW strategy,reducing liability and enabling more discreet operations.*Reinforced Deterrence Posture*
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This bolstered capability signals Pakistan’s growing defenseindependence—bolstering deterrence by denying advantages to potentialadversaries relying on short-range UAV incursions.——————————*Impact on India and the Broader Strategic Landscape* *Complicating India’sDrone Strategy*
For India, SAFRAH-IIS presents a notable challenge:
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Indian forces frequently rely on multi-layered air defenses during drone incursions. Pakistan’s improved short-range jamming may deny India the ability to effectively employ UAVs before they penetrate critical zones. –
Many Indian drones still depend on civilian or open-band frequencies, making them susceptible to jamming and spoofing—capabilities that SAFRAH-IIS strengthens significantly.
*Escalation Dynamics and Arms Race Pressures*
The India–Pakistan drone skirmishes in May 2025—marked by hundreds of UAVsdeployed by both sides—ushered in a drone-centric arms race in South Asia.SAFRAH-IIS adds fresh momentum to this competition, intensifying the needfor more sophisticated defensive and offensive UAV.——————————*A Quiet Deterrent in a Climate of Cautioned Stability*
Despite enduring tensions, the conflict between India and Pakistan hasavoided large-scale hostilities since mid-2025. SAFRAH-IIS’s unveilingsymbolizes a preference for technological deterrence over kineticaction—espousing escalation control, while warning adversaries of enhancedelectronic resilience.
A quieter airspace, mediated through layered EW capabilities, reflects astrategic interplay: both nations are advancing rapidly, with innovationslike SAFRAH-IIS and Akashteer defining the future of South Asian security.
Pakistan’s *SAFRAH-IIS* reveals a growing electronic warfaresophistication, enhancing national defense posture and posing calculatedchallenges to Indian UAV capabilities. In turn, it stakes a claim in thetechnological arms race, compelling both countries to adapt or riskvulnerabilities. Though brief clashes may persist, technological mastery inthe drone domain could ultimately usher in strategic restraint andrecalibrated deterrence across the subcontinent.