New Iranian Suicide Drone A Gem of Land Warfare
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has manufactured a new suicide drone that is expected to considerably boost the combat capabilities of its ground troops.
The new suicide drone, whose name has not been yet publicized, is categorized as a loitering munition.
The Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle resembles the Russian-made ZALA Lancet drone.
The weapon is widely used for counter-ambush operations.
The Iranian news agency Tasnim published documentation of a new explosive suicide drone – made in Iran. pic.twitter.com/XeOpRYRHib
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Equipped with electro-optical systems and a built-in warhead, a loitering munition is widely used in ground warfare. Such drones loiter around a specific area until a target is located.
Considering their small size, loitering munitions can be carried by the ground troops and be employed in various operations.
The IRGC Ground Force and the Iranian Defense Ministry have already developed Meraj-521 and Sina loitering munitions.