Video: Iran unveils Shahed-136B drone with devastating range. Images: Telegram @defender_iran
Iran showcased its latest military innovation, the kamikaze drone Shahed-136B, during a military parade last Saturday, as reported by state media. The event took place amid rising regional tensions and persistent accusations that Tehran has been supplying weapons to Russia.
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The Shahed-136B, an updated version of the well-known Iranian one-way attack drone, was highlighted during the parade marking the anniversary of the end of the Iran-Iraq war. The new version features several upgrades, including a larger warhead, a range of 2,500 to 4,000 kilometers, a turbojet engine, and improved stealth capabilities.
Despite these upgrades, the drone is widely seen as an evolution of the version that was reportedly supplied to Russian forces for use in the war in Ukraine. Tehran, however, denies allegations that it is providing military support to Moscow.
Western governments have expressed concern over Iran’s growing drone program, emphasizing its impact on regional conflicts, such as the war in Yemen and attacks against Israel, as well as its broader implications for global geopolitics. The Iranian government, on the other hand, insists that its military developments are purely defensive in nature.
Source: defence-blog / Telegram @defender_iran. Images: Telegram @defender_iran. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
