Iranian Drones Capable of Sea Operations: Defense Minister

Speaking at the ceremony marking the delivery of 1,000 strategic drones to the Iranian army, General Nasirzadeh emphasized the effective synergy between the defense industry and the Iranian Army, noting that the drone delivery was the result of this collaboration.

"The Iranian Army has achieved significant maturity in drone deployment," Nasirzadeh said, adding that various types of drones with innovative capabilities are utilized across the ground, air, naval, and air defense forces of the Army.

The defense minister stated that drones used in defensive and integrated missions can take off and land on the sea, and that drones that assist in ground operations, such as those incorporated today, have increased the Iranian army's ability to dominate the skies and deliver devastating blows to the enemy when necessary.

Nasirzadeh emphasized that the drones used in defensive missions are capable of operating from the sea. He also mentioned drones aiding ground operations and those incorporated in the recent delivery, enhance the Iranian Army's ability to dominate the skies and deliver devastating blows to the enemy when necessary.

Referring to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei's statement on equipping the Islamic Ummah (with defensive capability), Nasirzadeh noted that the defense industry is responsible for producing the necessary military equipment. "What we display in exercises is just a portion of our capabilities," he said, adding that there are astonishing and surprising tools that will be used if necessary.

"We will not allow any enemy to act with audacity," Nasirzadeh declared, attributing the increased activity in the defense industry to the relentless demands of army commanders. He expressed pride in working alongside the self-sufficiency scientists of the Iranian Army to meet military needs.

Highlighting the dynamic nature of weapon production, Nasirzadeh remarked that advancements are driven by monitoring operational environments and global technological progress. "Drones are no exception to this," he said, underscoring the role of new operational and software technologies in defining military drone requirements.

Nasirzadeh confirmed the integration of artificial intelligence in drones and stressed the importance of adapting drones based on operational monitoring and access to cutting-edge technology. He also mentioned the Ministry of Defense's production of first-person view (FPV) drones in collaboration with various organizations, ensuring extensive coordination in the development process.

On Monday morning, the Army significantly bolstered its combat capabilities by integrating 1,000 advanced drones into its arsenal.

These state-of-the-art UAVs, featuring long-range operation capabilities exceeding 2,000 kilometers and advanced stealth technologies, were unveiled in a ceremony led by Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and the defense minister.

Designed for strategic missions, these drones enhance the army's reconnaissance, border monitoring, and long-range strike abilities, marking a substantial upgrade in Iran's unmanned aerial combat potential.