Iran: All Military Units Equipped with Drone Capability
News number: 9107130023 18:20 | 2012-12-24
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TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi lauded
Iran's achievements in the field of aviation industries, especially in
production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and said all Iranian armed
forces are now equipped with advanced home-made drones.

Referring to the mass production of drones in Iran, Vahidi said the country
has made great achievements in that field and now holds different kinds of
drones.

Iran has recently made giant advancements in aerospace industries,
especially in designing and manufacturing pilotless drones.

In September, Iran announced that it has started using UAVs for its air
defense units as part of its broader plans for strengthening the country's
air defense capability.

Speaking to reporters on the occasion of the National Day of Air Defense
here in Tehran on September 3, Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base
Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli said Iran has equipped its air defense
units with Haazem drones.

The drone can be used as a target for air defense systems and also for
reconnaissance missions.

Haazem can also be equipped with missiles and used for aerial bombardments
as well.