β‘π΅π° β Pakistanβs Unmanned Surge:β The scale and diversity of Pakistanβs unmanned programs is striking. Insights from the PAF 2025 calendar reveal three officially acknowledged systems, each serving a distinct role in an emerging unmanned combat ecosystem.
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OSCAR is a
high-speed, loitering strike system tailored for MannedβUnmanned Teaming (MUM-T), designed to operate alongside fighters like the
JF-17 Block III by extending sensor reach, suppressing threats, and forming a protective engagement bubble in contested airspace.
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DARK ANGEL-II is a
standoff loitering munition built for deep-range precision strikes, supporting multi-round carriage (including four-unit racks) for saturation attacks and rapid re-strikes against time-sensitive targets.
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BLUE EAGLE-I is a
VTOL ISR-focused UAV, optimized for persistent surveillance, capable of operating from naval vessels and forward bases, significantly boosting maritime and littoral domain awareness.
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