Iranian Army incorporates wide range of new home-grown drones.

On January 23, in a ceremony attended by the Iranian Defense Minister and the Chief Commander of the Iranian Army, the Tehran Times reported that a variety of strategic combat, reconnaissance, and radar drones were officially integrated into Iran's Armed Forces.
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These drones encompass Ababil-4 and Ababil-5, designed for a wide range of missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, electronic warfare, signal gathering, and combat (Picture source: Tehran Times)

These drones encompass Ababil-4 and Ababil-5, designed for a wide range of missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, electronic warfare, signal gathering, and combat. The integration also includes Arash and Bavar drones, equipped with capabilities for destructive, long-range, and point-strike missions, as well as Jet Karrar drones tailored for target, combat, and aerial tracking missions.

During the ceremony, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani emphasized the significance of strengthening the nation's defense. Chief Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi also addressed the audience, emphasizing the unique combat capabilities introduced to the Armed Forces through domestically produced drones. He stressed the importance of relying on internal capabilities and the expertise of young Iranian scientists in designing and deploying these drones.

Major General Mousavi recognized the undeniable effectiveness of drones in various domains, including identification, combat, destruction, electronic warfare, and radar surveillance across land, air, and sea environments. He underscored the global significance of drones in augmenting combat power and highlighted the substantial progress made in drone development and deployment by the Iranian army in recent years, with hundreds of diverse drones contributing to their capabilities.

Defense News January 2024