Venezuela has taken a new step in expanding its military capabilities with the limited deployment of Iranian Mohajer-6 drones, capable of performing surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack missions.
Images circulating on social media indicate that the system is already in service at the El Libertador Air Base, a fact reinforced by recent U.S. sanctions confirming the presence and local assembly of these drones in the country.
The Mohajer-6 is a medium-sized UAV with a range of up to 12 hours, equipped with electro-optical and infrared sensors, as well as the capability to carry guided munitions. Developed by Iran and exported to other countries such as Russia, the drone represents a significant advance for the Venezuelan Armed Forces, which are seeking to compensate for the limitations of traditional aviation and expand surveillance of strategic areas, such as the Caribbean coastline and land borders.
The incorporation of the Mohajer-6 is part of a broader military cooperation strategy between Venezuela and Iran, which includes the development of local drones and the potential adoption of long-range kamikaze models.
In a context of increasing regional tension and international pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government, these systems not only enhance the country’s monitoring capacity but also introduce new risk factors for foreign forces operating in the Caribbean.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: X @Currentreport1 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
First evidence of Venezuela having received Iranian Mohajer 6 UAVs. https://t.co/LhVCSQkaR2
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