Jan 13, 2023 · In a major shift in policy, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) opted to supplement its Chinese UAVs with Turkish drones. In early 2022, the PAF received its first Bayraktar TB-2 UAVs and, as of April 2022, the PAF had deployed them at Murid Airbase.

Below is a list of aircraft currently in active service with the Pakistan Air Force. All Block 1 and 2 JF-17s being upgraded to Block 3 standard. Several variants with extensive Project ROSE upgrades. All Mirage IIIs being replaced by JF-17Cs and J-10CEs. [16][17][18] Several variants with extensive Project ROSE upgrades.

Pakistan first started exploring drone technology when it acquired Falco drones from Selex Galileo for approximately $40 million in 2008. Since then, Pakistan has been developing variants of the original Falco drone in the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) in …

Dec 2, 2024 · The GIDS Shahpar-III is Pakistan’s largest and most advanced drone program to-date. A Group 4-class medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 1,650 kg, the Shahpar-III promises significant range and a much-improved payload and varied mission capability compared to any of Pakistan’s other domestic drones.

Mar 28, 2024 · Positioned as the fourth-largest global operator of drones, Pakistan's trajectory unfolds through significant advancements in UAV capabilities. The narrative explores key milestones, including the role of the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) in introducing the Satuma Jasoos II 'Bravo+' UAV and the subsequent integration of the Uqab series.

May 15, 2024 · Last but not the least, the Akinci drone was a game-changer in the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) arsenal. Designed and manufactured by Baykar, this HALE UCAV had extended endurance and advanced avionics.

The Jasoos II is a locally-developed and manufactured reconnaissance / training drone utilized by the modern PAF through some 46 active examples. The aircraft is the product of SATUMA of Pakistan and represents a tactical-level unmanned solution.

All three branches of the Pakistani military are actively seeking drone solutions to enhance their operations, exploring everything from Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAVs to loitering munitions and even unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs).

Mar 29, 2024 · In the subsequent years, the PAF has steadily increased its investment in drones, including medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) and high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UAVs. By acquiring a wide range of drones, the PAF may be planning to use UAVs in a …

Nov 22, 2024 · Air Commodore Dr. Salman Aslam, a key figure in the PAF’s AI project, envisions a future where manned aircraft and unmanned drones work in tandem. These autonomous drones, guided by AI algorithms, can undertake a variety of tasks, from reconnaissance and surveillance to offensive strikes.