In response to precise drone strikes from India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan is deploying an extensive counter-drone system along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan is gripped by concern over the potential of 'Operation Sindoor 2.0,' and has thus set up new anti-drone systems in the areas facing Rawalakot, Kotli, and Bhimber sectors.
Pakistan has strategically positioned over 30 advanced anti-drone units along the LoC. This initiative is predominantly managed by troops from the 12th Infantry Division (Murre Headquarters) and the 23rd Infantry Division. The brigade in the Kotli-Bhimber area is actively engaged in this effort, with the objective of bolstering aerial surveillance and electronic warfare capabilities near the LoC.
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Rawalakot Sector: Here, the 2nd Azad Kashmir Brigade is tasked with overseeing the Indian posts opposite the Poonch sector.
Kotli Sector: The region is managed by the 3rd Azad Kashmir Brigade facing areas of Rajouri, Poonch, Naushera, and Sunderbani.
Bhimber Sector: The 7th Azad Kashmir Brigade takes charge here.
Pakistan has incorporated both electronic and kinetic counter-drone systems to secure its borders...
Source: aajtak
Spider Counter-UAS System: Utilizes radio frequencies to detect drones, capable of identifying various sizes up to 10 kilometers away.
Safra Anti-UAV Jamming Gun: A shoulder-mounted weapon that jams control, video, and GPS signals of drones up to 1.5 kilometers away.
Additional veteran air defense weapons are also operational...
Oerlikon GDF 35 mm Twin Barrel Anti-Aircraft Gun (with radar).
Anza Mk-II and Mk-III MANPADS – Effective against slow-moving, low-altitude drones.
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Currently, Pakistan is in negotiations with Turkey and China to purchase new drones and defense systems. However, India's proactive and robust military exercises along its western front continue to stir anxiety in Pakistan. This deployment underscores the fact that post-Operation Sindoor, Pakistan remains highly apprehensive about Indian drone assaults and is actively strengthening its aerial defenses along the LoC.
