Shafaq News/ As Iran prepares for potential escalations with Israel andthe incoming US administration of President-elect Donald Trump, the Iranianmilitary has significantly enhanced its drone capabilities by acquiring a fleetof advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported on Monday that the Iranian army hasreceived 1,000 strategic drones equipped with stealth technology andanti-fortification capabilities. The drones have now been integrated into themilitary’s combat operations framework.
According to Tasnim, the drones were designed and manufactureddomestically in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Defense. They boastunique features, including a range of over 2,000 kilometers, long flightendurance, high destructive power, and the ability to evade advanced defensesystems. The drones are fully autonomous and capable of completing missionswithout human control from launch to target impact.
The new drones are intended for specialized missions, enhancingreconnaissance, border surveillance, and combat efficiency. They will bedeployed to key bases and operational zones to expand Iran’s long-range strikecapabilities.
In a related development, Iran unveiled its latest "suicidedrone," named Rezvan (Radwan), during the Great Prophet (PBUH) militarydrills conducted earlier this month.
This drone, developed by the ground forces of the Islamic RevolutionaryGuard Corps (IRGC), features a front-mounted camera for live imagerytransmission. The camera enables real-time target selection, with the drone’scylindrical launcher facilitating rapid deployment.
With a range of 20 kilometers and a 20-minute flight endurance, theRezvan drone is optimized for swift, precise attacks, particularly inchallenging terrains like mountainous regions. Its portability and ease of usemake it a valuable asset for rapid-response units combating terrorist threats.
Last Thursday, Iranian officials highlighted the Rezvan drone’sdeployment, positioning it as an ideal choice for ground forces due to itscompact size and ease of transportation.
Notably, Iran’s military strength ranks 16th globally, according to theGlobal Firepower Index, placing it behind Israel (15th) and ahead of Spain(17th).
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