Pakistan Unveils Upgraded Shahpar II UCAV, Claims Outmatch TB2 and CH-4

Pakistan has unveiled a significantly upgraded version of its Shahpar Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), boasting superior capabilities and cost-effectiveness compared to the popular Turkish Bayraktar TB2 and Chinese CH-4 drones.

The announcement came during a recent demonstration for military officials from 11 allied nations.

Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS), the Pakistani state-owned defence company responsible for the Shahpar II, showcased the drone's enhanced capabilities in a live-fire exercise.

The UCAV, designated as a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) platform, successfully engaged ground targets with its "Burq" air-to-ground guided missile from an altitude of 14,000 feet.

Improved Endurance and Capabilities​

The Shahpar II represents a substantial upgrade over the earlier Shahpar-I model. GIDS officials tout increased endurance, with the drone capable of 20 hours of flight time for surveillance missions and 14 hours for offensive operations.

During the demonstration, Pakistani officials asserted the Shahpar II's superiority to both the Bayraktar TB2 and the CH-4 – drones currently in service with the Pakistani military. The claim highlights potential competition within Pakistan's existing UCAV arsenal.

Satellite Communications and Cost-Effectiveness​

The Shahpar II incorporates a SATCOM satellite communication system. This provides a critical advantage in long-distance operations and allows the drone to conduct maximum-range missions with real-time communication to ground control stations.

Additionally, GIDS officials emphasize the drone's cost-effectiveness compared to its rivals.

Implications​

The unveiling of the enhanced Shahpar II signals Pakistan's increasing investment in indigenous drone technology.

With claims of superior capability and lower costs compared to existing internationally sourced drones, the Shahpar II has the potential to reshape Pakistan's drone strategy.

Its success could lead to greater reliance on domestically developed systems and increased export potential for Pakistan's defence industry.

 

[ABHIJIT APSINGIKAR]

Stinger, Igla, akash, s400, mrsam, an fighter of IAF, prachand and apache and rudra. Any of these can easily take it out

If u think just because a drone is vulnerable to be shot down by air defense systems, it is useless, then I am afraid u don't realise the true purpose of a drone.

It's main purpose is to be an expendable scouting asset that can be employed to scouting and strike targets which otherwise would have been too dangerous for manned fighters. Sure it can be shot down but the area where it was shot down is flagged and air defense sites sre mapped. In case of was the same can be expanded to undertake reconnaissance by fire missions.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

If u think just because a drone is vulnerable to be shot down by air defense systems, it is useless, then I am afraid u don't realise the true purpose of a drone.

It's main purpose is to be an expendable scouting asset that can be employed to scouting and strike targets which otherwise would have been too dangerous for manned fighters. Sure it can be shot down but the area where it was shot down is flagged and air defense sites sre mapped. In case of was the same can be expanded to undertake reconnaissance by fire missions.

i am speaking from what was observed in Russia ukraine war. Ukraine used bayrakter UCAV only in first 2 months of war, when russia had shut down its air defence to prevent friendly fire. It was sheer russian incompetence that allowed the bayrakter to be effective. Once russians started using air defence again, all the bayrakters were shot down, tand their ground stations were destroyed. These things are useless against enemy which has decent anti air capability. These require long and well developed air strips, which are usually first targets in a war.

 

[Shafted mohammed]

Devise a cheap missile to shoot it down as it is not worth it to use Akashi missile to shoot down this cheap Chinese Pakistan assembled drone.

 

[CCPSmasher]

Lets send our formidable Bison. That'll sure defeat anything in the sky, seas, air and land. We da supawa.

This is nuts. Failed P0rkistan can even run ahead of us. Damn

 

[Tls Mani]

Jihadi bluff.They are only good boasting their so called strength below waist.Do they hv anything other than that

 

[Aritra Nath]

The answer is this drone is our Archer 1 drone which is better this pakistani drone

 

[prabar]

A country almost near to bankruptcy is making better equipment than us, GOD, whats wrong with us?

What's wrong with us?
Monopoly of government organisations Drdo Ada Ade Hal..
There is no competition.. Typical sarkari mindset of chalta hai attitude
Only solution is to bring in private companies.

 

[Prashu Sam]

I am the one undermining, but I can assure that indian armed forces does not unddermine. They are very very alert. You can listen to the chiefs, they always say that even though our neighbour is going through crisis we should not take them lightly and put down guard.

Ukraine had used bayrakters to great effect in early days of war, but after a month they had become useless. Russia had made many tactical and strategic blunders early on and were unprepared. That is not the case wirh indian military

i am afraid, India vs Pak conflict will have similarities like Russian/Ukraine war. Where INDIA being Russia (purely in terms of military tactics)

We will use heavy weapons, Large army formations and Traditional attack style while PAK will deploy tactics of low intensity warfare and bleed India.

That is why they adopted to terrorism to trouble us. Recent PAK army doctrine is not to capture Srinagar or Delhi but to engage in pro long traditional and proxy war backed by China/Turkey.
If you notice TB2/TB3, Akina and new Cheap tank and MGS that they bought and working on J-10 and J-31 fighters to acquire will result in India deploying extremely costly counter measures S-400, Pralay, Brahmos, MRSAM, PAD, anti ballistic shield etc. It is affordable to India as of now as economy is growing but will be very difficult if Atmanirbhar program not successful as expected or if we do not place enough emphasis on developing low/Medium and importantly economical counter measures.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

i am afraid, India vs Pak conflict will have similarities like Russian/Ukraine war. Where INDIA being Russia (purely in terms of military tactics)

We will use heavy weapons, Large army formations and Traditional attack style while PAK will deploy tactics of low intensity warfare and bleed India.

That is why they adopted to terrorism to trouble us. Recent PAK army doctrine is not to capture Srinagar or Delhi but to engage in pro long traditional and proxy war backed by China/Turkey.
If you notice TB2/TB3, Akina and new Cheap tank and MGS that they bought and working on J-10 and J-31 fighters to acquire will result in India deploying extremely costly counter measures S-400, Pralay, Brahmos, MRSAM, PAD, anti ballistic shield etc. It is affordable to India as of now as economy is growing but will be very difficult if Atmanirbhar program not successful as expected or if we do not place enough emphasis on developing low/Medium and importantly economical counter measures.

you are wrong, India has fought pakistan before multiple times, and it was a conventional short scale war every time, except in 48, since that was a war of conquest it had devolved into attritional war. In future war with pakistan, it is going to be short, since likely objective would be retaliation for terrorism. Russia is fighting to capture territory like WW2. Another reason for short war, is that both India and pakistan are nuclear powers. Longer war will have big risk for nuclear escalation, which no one wants. Entire world will put pressure on both pakistan and India to make peace.

 

[Frank]

Lets send our formidable Bison. That'll sure defeat anything in the sky, seas, air and land. We da supawa.

This is nuts. Failed P0rkistan can even run ahead of us. Damn

at this rate how will indians smash CCP??

 

[Rational Guy]

Then how about North Korea and Iran, they are Thousand times better than us in Drone technologies.

Not in all areas they don't have swarms like us

 

[Rational Guy]

i am afraid, India vs Pak conflict will have similarities like Russian/Ukraine war. Where INDIA being Russia (purely in terms of military tactics)

We will use heavy weapons, Large army formations and Traditional attack style while PAK will deploy tactics of low intensity warfare and bleed India.

That is why they adopted to terrorism to trouble us. Recent PAK army doctrine is not to capture Srinagar or Delhi but to engage in pro long traditional and proxy war backed by China/Turkey.
If you notice TB2/TB3, Akina and new Cheap tank and MGS that they bought and working on J-10 and J-31 fighters to acquire will result in India deploying extremely costly counter measures S-400, Pralay, Brahmos, MRSAM, PAD, anti ballistic shield etc. It is affordable to India as of now as economy is growing but will be very difficult if Atmanirbhar program not successful as expected or if we do not place enough emphasis on developing low/Medium and importantly economical counter measures.

Wrong. That's if India tries outright invading them. Precision strikes and naval blockade is what India will do.

 

[Yeagerist]

What's Indian answer?

getting caught with pants down yet again like AIM-120 vs R-73

 

[Yeagerist]

Lets send our formidable Bison. That'll sure defeat anything in the sky, seas, air and land. We da supawa.

This is nuts. Failed P0rkistan can even run ahead of us. Damn

this is just the tip of the iceberg.

 

[Yeagerist]

India is not even a regional power only gimmicks and fake bravados

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

Only use of these can be vs terrorists or insurgents like what israelis are doing in gaza.

Last i checked, we have similar challenges in Maoists/ naxalites,NE militants etc.
What comparable solution do we have?

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

In Pakistan, children going to school is considered as a big offence. Then where did the knowledge to develop this technology come from.

From the same place where knowledge comes to children divided and biased based on their caste in birth certificate.

I hope you do not live in delusion, that merit is very highly regarded in our own country.

 

[Tanishq Bafila]

A country almost near to bankruptcy is making better equipment than us, GOD, whats wrong with us?

20 hours of offensive time in best conditions with the least payload..

One more information the recent procured Foreign UAV which advertise that it can fly for 30 hours and 33ft altitude is flying for just 15.30 hrs & touching just 24ft altitude in Indian conditions

You will soon hear this and after this all three armed forces are now reducing the requirements of MALE UAV that has already demonstrated 18hrs of endurance & 22ft altitude

2 Hermes 900 were procured for benchmarks , information through RTI..

North korea & IRAN are making Swarm drones or loitering ammunitions and Indian private companies have already made these systems

 

[Surendra Barsode]

This is an amazing achievement by Pakistan!! India has been trying to achieve this for so long and yet we cannot show such capabilities. DRDO must review its drone program and ensure that we do not fall behind Pakistan at least!!!

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Last i checked, we have similar challenges in Maoists/ naxalites,NE militants etc.
What comparable solution do we have?

these maoists hide in dense jungle or mingle with the tribal villagers. Good luck using UCAVs to blow them up. If even a single innocent dies as collateral damage, it will have huge ramifications both domestic and international. Blowing up your own citizens using rockets and missiles is big NO NO.

Israelis dont care about poor palestinians getting blown as collateral damage, after all they are fighting a war and acting in retaliation of the brutal massacre that happened on Oct 7