Iran’s bomber, kamikaze drones destroy targets on 2nd day of aerial drills

The Iranian Air Force’s bomber and kamikaze drones have successfully hit and destroyed mock enemy targets on the second day of large-scale military drills in the central province of Isfahan.

Speaking on Monday, Brigadier General Alireza Rudbari, the spokesman of the exercises, said 500-pound bombs were previously carried by F-4 and F-5 fighter jets, but during the maneuvers, Karrar drones dropped them on ground targets and obliterated them.

Arash kamikaze drones, which are equipped with warheads, also hit “important and vital” positions of hypothetical enemy and destroyed them, he added.

The operation was carried out after an RF-4  plane, as well as Mohajer-6 and Kaman-12 reconnaissance drones photographed the targets, he said.

Sending images online, Mohajer-6 drone targeted mock enemy equipment using smart, precision-strike and upgraded Qaem bombs, Rudbari said.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has launched the 11th edition of the drills, code-named Devotees of Velayat Sanctuary, in Anarak District of Na’een County on Sunday.

The Islamic Republic military forces hold routine exercises according to a detailed schedule in various parts of the country in order to test their weaponry and equipment and evaluate their combat preparedness.

Iranian military experts and technicians have in recent years made substantial headway in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient.

Homegrown Iranian military products have also found many clients in the world.

Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that the country will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities, which are entirely meant for defense.

Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said on Wednesday that Iran has achieved a level of power that no one can threaten it.

Also in his remarks, he announced that the Defense Ministry is cooperating with knowledge-based companies in an attempt to equip the Iranian Armed Forces with new weapons and upgrade their existing equipment in the areas of ground combat, as well as vessels, helicopters, and drones.