Iranian army adds 1,000 strategic drones to arsenal

Iran’s army on Monday added 1,000 domestically-produced strategic drones to its arsenal, state news agency IRNA reported. The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), designed and manufactured by the Defense Ministry, were distributed to combat units across various regions of the country.

The UAVs have an operational range exceeding 2,000 km and are equipped with advanced features, including high destructive power, low radar detectability, and autonomous operation without external control, IRNA said. The drones are intended for special missions and are expected to enhance the military’s capabilities in reconnaissance, border surveillance and combat, the report added.