(Safrouk)… New Army Drones Turn the Tide of Battles

 

Military sources told Sudan Tribune that the army is deploying advanced (Safrouk) drones, resistant to electronic jamming, in the ongoing battles in the states of Kordofan and Darfur.

 

 

In May, the Defense Industries System disclosed the development of a (Safrouk) drone with a range of up to 600 kilometers, highly efficient in reconnaissance and carrying out direct attacks on field forces.

 

 

The drone measures 2.88 meters in length, 0.91 meters in height, with a wingspan of 3.3 meters, and a maximum takeoff weight of 120 kg. It is powered by a 342 cc benzene engine, can fly with speed of up to 160 km/h, at maximum altitudes ranging from 3,048 to 4,572 meters.

 

 

Safrouk is flexible in payload and fuel configurations, capable of carrying 40 kg of payload with 16 liters of fuel, 30 kg with 25 liters of fuel, or 20 kg with 40 liters of fuel.

 

 

It also features anti-jamming and anti-spoofing algorithms to counter electronic warfare threats, ensuring reliable performance on the battlefield.

 

Air Superiority

 

 

The Sources confirmed that the (Safrouk) suicide drones made significant progress during their participation in the recent Bara battle against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.

 

 

A former pilot in the Sudanese Air Force, speaking to Sudan Tribune on condition of anonymity, said that the modern drones used in the Bara battle achieved remarkable success.

 

 

He also noted that the drones divided the militia into separate groups, keeping each isolated from the others, which facilitated the targeting of these forces.

 

 

More than 11 drones were reportedly used in the battle for reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering missions, in addition to conducting various airstrikes, especially against forces hidden behind defensive positions.

 

 

The pilot explained that the drones carried out specialized reconnaissance missions targeting ground defenses, trenches, and stationed soldiers throughout the city, enabling the planning of a carefully calculated attack to liberate the city.

 

 

He added that the (Safrouk) drones are capable of attacking at angles exceeding 60 degrees, giving them the ability to deliver highly precise strikes against ground targets, including armored vehicles, armored personnel carriers, and fast-moving troop carriers.