Iran unveils homegrown military equipment on National Army Day
Homegrown anti-submarine drones operational,
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army units have unveiled a broad range of advanced gear such as homegrown missiles, tanks, armored vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, radar systems and air defense missile systems in a military parade marking National Army Day.
Among the outstanding achievements unveiled was Iran’s first wide-body unmanned combat aerial vehicle, Kaman 22, along with Iranian suicide drones such as Arash, Kian and Karrar, which could be flown from both ground and offshore launchers.
Kaman 22 is said to have a range of approximately 3,000 kilometers (1,900 miles) and can carry 300 kilograms of explosives.
In this regard, the Iranian Navy has developed unmanned aerial vehicles designed to stalk and hunt submarines, the navy commander said.
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani told Tasnim news agency on Tuesday that his forces have developed drones used to detect and destroy vessels and submarines. “We employ a type of sonar with other equipment to identify submarines with drones,” the commander noted, adding that the homegrown drone is currently in service. says navy commander