Pakistan has unveiled its first indigenously developed counter-drone weapon, ‘Safra’, at the Global Maritime Expo, marking a significant advancement in the country’s defence and electronic warfare capabilities. Developed by the National Electronics Complex of Pakistan (NECOP), the drone-jammer drew international attention for its ability to neutralize enemy drones flying thousands of feet above ground for over 40 minutes.
The Safra Gun, powered by a dual-battery system, has been designed to disable the communication and navigation systems of hostile drones, effectively rendering them inoperative without causing physical destruction. The locally built system offers a cost-effective, portable, and non-kinetic solution to counter cross-border and maritime drone threats targeting Pakistan’s security installations.
Officials at NECOP described the Safra Gun as a major step toward self-reliance in modern warfare technology. “Safra is the product of Pakistan’s growing defence innovation ecosystem. It provides a precise, reliable, and affordable capability to neutralize aerial threats without collateral damage,” a NECOP representative said.
The Safra Gun’s name carries deep cultural symbolism, derived from the bow of Sarwar-e-Kainat, Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ, known as Safra. The developers said the name reflects both the system’s precision and its defensive purpose.
According to technical details, the Safra Gun operates on advanced jamming frequencies that disrupt the drone’s command and control, GPS, and telemetry signals. The weapon can jam multiple drones simultaneously, maintaining full operational efficiency for over 40 minutes.
The system’s demonstration at the Global Maritime Expo attracted global defence observers, maritime security experts, and foreign delegations, many of whom hailed Pakistan’s entry into the international counter-drone technology arena.
The NECOP team confirmed that the Safra Gun will undergo additional field trials and integration testing before being deployed to security agencies for operational use. Defence analysts described the innovation as a “strategic milestone” that enhances Pakistan’s ability to respond to evolving aerial threats without reliance on imported systems.
