On Wednesday, August 24, the Iranian Armed Forces will conduct large-scale exercises with the participation of 150 unmanned aerial vehicles. This was reported by the Iranian news agency. IRNA.
According to Rear Admiral Habibullah Sayyari, the deputy coordinator of the Iranian army, the exercises will be held across the country with the participation of all four branches of the Iranian army.
Sayyari noted that the exercise will evaluate the accuracy and power of weapons, flight quality, the capabilities of guidance and control systems, and the combat capabilities of drones.
Previously reportedIt has been reported that Iran has started production of Ababil-2 unmanned aerial vehicle in Tajikistan. They can barrage for 1.5 hours at a distance of up to 200 km, perform reconnaissance and surveillance functions, and can also be used as guided munitions.
As a result of an alleged attack by an Israeli kamikaze drone in May 2022 blown up Iranian military complex Parchin, which develops drones and missiles. The explosion killed an engineer.
Then Iran showed An underground military drone base built under the Zagros mountain range. It hosts about 100 unmanned aerial vehicles in the tunnels, as well as cruise missiles.