Iran on Tuesday unveiled a new armed drone bearing resemblance to America’s MQ-9 Reaper, with state media claiming it has the operational range to reach Israel.
The Mohajer-10 was showcased during a ceremony celebrating the Islamic Republic’s Defense Industry Day.
The drone can fly non-stop for 24 hours with an operational range of around 1,200 miles and is capable of carrying a bomb payload of up to 660 pounds, according to the state-run IRNA News Agency.
It also can reach a maximum speed of 130 mph and is “equipped with electronic warfare and intelligence-gathering systems,” a report from IRNA added.
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, second right, attends a ceremony unveiling the Mohajer-10 drone. (Iranian Presidency Office/AP)
“Today, we can firmly introduce Iran as an advanced and technologic nation to the world,” Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on state television during the event,…