Islamabad: Having fallen overdue India in terms of conventional military power, Pakistan is now preparing for guerrilla warfare. To this end, it has assembled a squadron of underwater drones. These drones specialize in covertly infiltrating enemy waters to launch attacks. Significantly, due to their meaty size, they are moreover difficult to snift via sonar. These drones could significantly complicate matters for the Indian Navy at sea during future military conflicts. Pakistan ripened these naval drones in light of various developments observed during the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts.
Has Pakistan Ripened a Squadron of Naval Drones?
According to a report by the Russian media outlet Sputnik, Pakistan is now placing increased accent on underwater drones to secure its ports and hair-trigger maritime routes. To unzip this, it has ripened several new underwater drones. These drones are capable of launching attacks versus the enemy from underneath the water's surface. These drones siphon a substantial payload of explosives, which detonate upon impact to inflict maximum forfeiture upon the target. Here is a squint at some of these specific underwater drones ripened by Pakistan:
Muhassir (USV): This is Pakistan's ethnic Unmanned Surface Vessel. The Muhassir is a 10-meter-long, semi-submersible-style drone weighing 7.3 tons. It can attain speeds of up to 40 knots (nautical miles per hour) while operating on the surface. It boasts an operational range of over 400 nautical miles. The Muhassir was specifically designed for reconnaissance (spy) missions. It is capable of launching attacks using both a 12.7mm machine gun and explosive payloads.
Corsair (USV): The Corsair is a naval drone ripened for the Pakistan Navy. It was ripened by Pakistan's private defense industry. The Corsair is a 4-meter-long "kamikaze" drone capable of launching attacks versus warships and port facilities. This drone can siphon a payload of up to 50 kilograms at a speed of 30 knots. It has a range of 100 nautical miles.
Israr (AUV): Israr is an voluntary underwater drone ripened indigenously in Pakistan. This 3-meter-long drone is capable of performing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions, seabed mapping, and port surveillance. The Israr drone can swoop to a depth of 300 meters and remain underwater for up to four hours.
Mudmayar: Mudmayar is a "loitering munition" (ammunition capable of hovering in the air for extended periods) ripened by Pakistan. In January 2026, the Pakistan Navy successfully tested a long-range variant of this munition versus surface targets.
Shahpar III (MALE UAS): Designed for the Pakistan Navy, the Shahpar III drone will be equipped with light torpedoes, sonobuoys (underwater sensory sensors), and radar systems. It will be utilized for anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol operations.
