Drone

During Zolfaghar-99 war game:

Iran’s Army Air Defense intercepts one US plane, two drones

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – During the Zolfaghar-99 military exercise on Fri., one US plane and two drones, that had violated the law and entered Iranian Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) illegally, were intercepted by homemade Karrar drone.

Homegrown “Simorgh” drone hits its targets using “Sadid” bomb

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) –In the course of Zolfaghar-99 military exercise in eastern waters of Strait of Hormuz, domestically-manufactured “Simorgh” drone attacked its target in distant waters using smart and vertical pinpointing bombs ‘Sadid’.

Iran Air Defense Force warns US to leave Zolfaghar drill area

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Spokesperson of 'Zolfaghar 99 Military drill' Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that Iran Air Defense Force has warned the trans-regional drones to leave the general area of Zolfaghar drill.

Air defense able to destroy any drones: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said that Iran Air defense has ability to identify and destroy any drones in the country's sky.

'Deterrent strategy pivotal in Iranian defensive products'

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says all of the Iranian products in the field of defense are developed based on the country's 'deterrent strategy'.

Iran to build 8-seater light aircraft

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Research Center said the general design of an 8-seater aircraft construction project has been completed and its flight model, as a drone, will be built and enter Iran’s air taxi line.

IRGC Ground Force unveils new military achievements

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – In a ceremony on Saturday, attended by the IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami, IRGC Ground Force unveiled four new homegrown military products, including a reconnaissance drone with a service ceiling of 12,000 feet.

Iran sees no limitation in developing drones: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi noted that the country sees no restriction in growing and developing different drones.

Army ready to repel any threat against Iran with high deterrence: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said that Army Air Defense Force is ready to repel any threat against the country with high deterrence.

Drone undeniable necessity in airpower: official

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Second Brigadier General Afshin Khajeh Fard, head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) said that the drone issue is an undeniable necessity in airpower.

MoD delivers three types of UAVs to boost country’s security

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Defense on Saturday mass delivered three types of UAVs, which enjoy various capabilities, to the Iranian Army to ensure the security of the country.

Syrian army targets Turkish drone in Idlib

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Syrian Arab Army units downed a Turkish drone in Idlib countryside on Tuesday.

Syrian army downs Turkish drone in Idlib: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Syrian Arab Army units on Sunday downed a Turkish drone over Saraqeb in Idlib southeastern countryside, state news agency SANA reported.

Yemen's Ansarullah shot down Saudi-led drone in Jizan

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement intercepted and targeted another Saudi-led spy drone in Jizan, southwest of Saudi Arabia.

IRIB to show footage of downed US intruding drone for 1st time

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – For the first time, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Thu. will show the footage of downed US spy drone after being pulled out from under water.

Iran attains self-sufficiency in manufacturing military drones

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Force Deputy Commander for Coordinating Affairs Brigadier General Mehdi Hadian said that Islamic Republic of Iran has attained self-sufficiency in manufacturing military drones.

Yemeni forces down Saudi-led drone in Sa’ada

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Yemeni air defense forces intercepted and targeted a Saudi-led spy drone in the northern province of Sa'ada.

Yemeni troops down Saudi spy drone over Najran

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Yemeni army forces, supported by allied fighters from the Popular Committees, intercepted and targeted an unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to the Saudi-led military coalition while flying in the skies over Saudi Arabia’s southwestern border region of Najran.

Oman calls for Iran's help with manufacturing drones

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Omani industry minister said on Sunday that drone-manufacturing companies in his country require help from Iranian knowledge-based firms to improve their production quality.

Al-Houthi rejects US claim on seizing ship carrying Iranian missile parts

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Muhammad Ali al-Houthi, a member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, has dismissed as baseless the United States’ claim on confiscating a ship carrying Iranian missile parts.

Iranian Navy unveils new domestic drone

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy has unveiled a new homegrown unmanned aerial vehicle to boost its combat power.

Long-range drones to join Iran navy soon: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The commander of the naval forces of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Thursday that modern long-range drones are to joint the Iranian navy in near future.

Army Ground Force self-sufficient in drone technology: Gen. Heidari

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, the commander of Army Ground Force announced on Sunday that the force is now self-sufficient in drone technology.

Details on downed drone to be revealed after full retrieval of its wreckage: Army chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army said the details about the origin and the target of an unidentified drone that was shot down by the force on Friday will be announced after other parts of the unmanned aerial vehicle are collected.

Army air force shoots down intrusive drone over Bandar-e Mahshahr

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The Air Force Defense of the Iranian Army has shot down an intrusive drone over Bandar-e Mahshahr in the Persian Gulf, which is said to have foreign origins.

Hamas shoots down Israeli drone in northern Gaza

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Palestine’s Hamas resistance movement shot down an Israeli drone in the northern parts of the Gaza Strip on Sunday night.

Israeli UAV shot down in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – An Israeli drone was brought down by anti-aircraft missiles in southern Lebanon on Thursday.