Pakistan learning from Operation Sindoor? Assembles fleet of naval drones; BIG tension for India

Islamabad: Having fallen behind India in terms of conventional military power, Pakistan is now preparing for guerrilla warfare. To this end, it has assembled a fleet of underwater drones. These drones specialize in covertly infiltrating enemy waters to launch attacks. Significantly, due to their compact size, they are also difficult to detect via sonar. These drones could significantly complicate matters for the Indian Navy at sea during future military conflicts. Pakistan developed these naval drones in light of various developments observed during the Russia-Ukraine and Iran-Israel conflicts.

Has Pakistan Developed a Fleet of Naval Drones?

According to a report by the Russian media outlet Sputnik, Pakistan is now placing increased emphasis on underwater drones to secure its ports and critical maritime routes. To achieve this, it has developed several new underwater drones. These drones are capable of launching attacks against the enemy from beneath the water's surface. These drones carry a substantial payload of explosives, which detonate upon impact to inflict maximum damage upon the target. Here is a look at some of these specific underwater drones developed by Pakistan:

Muhassir (USV): This is Pakistan's indigenous 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 developed for the Pakistan Navy. It was developed by Pakistan's private defense industry. The Corsair is a 4-meter-long "kamikaze" drone capable of launching attacks against warships and port facilities. This drone can carry 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 autonomous underwater drone developed 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 dive 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) developed by Pakistan. In January 2026, the Pakistan Navy successfully tested a long-range variant of this munition against surface targets.

Shahpar III (MALE UAS): Designed for the Pakistan Navy, the Shahpar III drone will be equipped with light torpedoes, sonobuoys (underwater acoustic sensors), and radar systems. It will be utilized for anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol operations.