Iran Tests Indigenous Drones, Other Weapon Systems

The Iranian military has demonstrated the capabilities of its domestically-built drones and weapon systems during a large-scale joint drill dubbed the Zolfaqar-1400 in the Sea of Oman.

According to army spokesperson Mahmoud Mousavi, the drill allowed the service to show off its high-powered surface-to-surface weapon systems, including the Ghader, Nasr, and Ghadir anti-ship cruise missiles.

A medium-range Ghader was launched from a tactical missile site off the Makran coast, striking a vessel 200 kilometers (124 miles) away. Ghadir also hit a surface target at a distance of 300 kilometers (186 miles).

Mousavi revealed that the army’s Arash suicide drone participated in the drill and took out predetermined targets. An anti-radar drone was also reportedly tested.