This article was written by Farooq B, an open source intelligence (OSINT) analyst specializing on Pakistani defence procurement and development programs. For more of Farooq’s insights, follow him on X.
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) efforts to enhance its ground-based electronic warfare (EW) capabilities have progressed significantly over the past three years.
In the past, the PAF had left domains like EW relatively untouched. But now, EW programs are at the forefront of the PAF’s modernization efforts, with significant investment going into both off-the-shelf solutions from abroad and indigenous programs.
NASTP’s Sensor Division showcased a model of its locally developed electronic intelligence (ELINT) system, marking the first time its detailed specifications have been disclosed.
While the system was previously reported on, the new revelations underline its classification as a passive surveillance sensor, like that of the PAF’s Czech-origin Vera. Additionally, the system built has a quite different looking antenna than the model showcased, indicating the PAF might be working on sub variants.
This system can detect a wide range of radio frequency (RF) signals, including those emitted by drones, aircraft, radars, ships, and other electronic emitters, and at long ranges. The system has high sensitivity, allowing it to accurately geo-locate targets based on their RF emissions at ranges greater than 400km while having the capability to track up to 200 targets simultaneously
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