Summary According to reports, Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami visited a facility manufacturing combat and drones, where he declared that Iran was fully prepared for any type of warfare
TEHRAN (Dunya News) - Iran’s army has released footage for the first time showcasing its latest domestically developed drones, featuring the production process of combat and suicide drones.
According to Iranian media reports, Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami visited a facility manufacturing combat and drones, where he declared that Iran was fully prepared for any type of warfare.
Hatami said the Iranian army had achieved significant advancements in drone technology, adding that the country had developed sophisticated capabilities in the field.
He claimed that during previous fighting, Iran had deployed weapons that surprised its adversaries and inflicted heavy damage on them.
Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, has visited an underground facility producing Arash one-way attack (OWA) drones. He stated that the armed forces are continuing to expand their underground manufacturing facilities to produce the equipment they need.
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The Iranian army chief further asserted that the country was in a stronger position in terms of both the quality and quantity of its military capabilities in preparation for a potential conflict.
He also said Iranian forces were familiar with their adversaries’ strategies.
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Hatami added that the use of drones, unmanned naval vessels and small aircraft was expanding, highlighting the growing role of unmanned and aerial systems in Iran’s military capabilities.
The footage underscores Iran’s continued focus on developing indigenous military technology, particularly unmanned systems, as the country seeks to strengthen its defence capabilities amid regional security tensions.
