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Indian Use of Harop Loitering Munitions and Pakistan’s Countermeasures: A Strategic Defence Analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pakistan’s Air Defence Neutralises Indian Harop Drones Amid Escalating Tensions In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan’s military announced the successful interception and destruction of 25 Israeli-made Harop loitering munitions deployed by India over major urban centres, including Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The operation underscores the evolving dynamics of modern warfare and the critical role of integrated air defence systems. The Harop Loitering Munition: A Strategic Asset The Harop, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is a sophisticated loitering munition designed for Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) missions. Combining the capabilities of a drone and a missile, it can loiter over target areas for extended periods, using electro-optical sensors to identify and engage targets autonomously. In India, the Harop is produced under licence by the Adani Group and is known as the Agnikaa. This indigenous production facilitates rapid deployment and integration into India’s strategic framework.
