Pakistan has unveiled a locally developed anti-drone jamming gun — unveiled this week at a major maritime and defence exhibition in Karachi — marking a notable leap in the country’s indigenous counter-UAV capability. The system, showcased by engineers from the National Electronics Complex and defense developers, is aimed at neutralizing hostile “kamikaze” and reconnaissance drones that threaten borders and high-profile public events.
Officials said the man-portable jamming device, introduced under the name Sufra (also reported in some outlets as Safra/Safrah), can disrupt both drone flight control signals and the link to their remote operators at ranges of up to 1.5 kilometres. In live demonstrations at the expo, the system successfully prevented drones from maintaining control and forced them to land or return to their launch points, according to company representatives.
Company managers and project leads highlighted three main roles for the system:
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Border protection, where fixed or mobile units could be deployed to interdict cross-border loitering munitions;
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Urban security, offering a rapid-response option to protect stadiums, public gatherings and critical infrastructure;
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Force multiplier for military and law-enforcement units that need a portable, low-footprint counter-UAV tool.
Developers stressed that Sufra is the result of accelerated domestic research and engineering — an effort intended to reduce dependence on foreign imports and to provide a cost-effective solution tailored to the specific threats faced by Pakistan. Organisers said the system can be integrated into wider layered air-defence networks or used as a standalone handheld jammer for quick deployments.
Security analysts welcomed the announcement as a pragmatic step toward modernising counter-drone defenses, while noting that effective employment will require doctrine, training, and clear legal rules of engagement — especially in crowded urban environments where jamming can affect civilian communications.
With regional drone threats on the rise globally, the unveiling of Sufra positions Pakistan among a growing list of countries investing in compact, locally produced counter-UAV solutions. Officials indicated production and limited fielding could begin pending final testing and procurement approvals.
