KP to deploy anti-drone tech in 12 districtsPakistan

Babar said the advanced system would act as a protective shield against drone threats in the targeted districts. He said introducing modern technology to prevent drone attacks had become a necessity, given the security challenges facing the province.

The adviser explained that the system would work around the clock, monitoring the airspace over the designated districts and responding on its own once a drone is detected. The automatic response is designed to remove delays and to ensure that a threat is dealt with before it can cause harm.

He further stated that of the Rs70 billion allocated funds, Rs60 billion had been earmarked for the police, while more than Rs10 billion would be released to equip the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the 12 designated districts with advanced technology.

The funding split shows that the bulk of the allocation is going to the police force, with a dedicated share set aside for the CTD to acquire and operate the anti-drone systems. The CTD is the province’s specialised force for counter-terrorism operations, and it will be responsible for running the new technology in the districts where it is deployed.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has long faced security threats, and the provincial government has been investing in modern equipment for its police and counter-terrorism forces. The anti-drone project is part of that wider effort to strengthen the province’s ability to respond to emerging threats.

Drones have become a growing concern for security agencies around the world, as they can be used for surveillance, smuggling and attacks. Anti-drone systems typically combine radar, sensors and jamming or interception tools to detect an incoming drone and neutralise it before it reaches its target.

The provincial government has not yet announced a timetable for the installation of the systems in the 12 districts, nor has it named the districts where the technology will be deployed first. Further details are expected as the project moves from the decision stage to procurement and installation.

Officials say the project reflects the government’s determination to use modern technology to protect the public and to give its security forces the tools they need to meet new kinds of threats.