Iranian UAVs | News and Discussions

[jauk]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1481918808822530050

 

[Sineva]

Close up of mohajer 6 twin launch rail system

 

[Sineva]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1481918808822530050

Looks a lot like an almass.

 

[sha ah]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1481679026414669835

 

[Natalya Shadova]

What's with this naval variant of Mohajer-4?

 

[Sineva]

What's with this naval variant of Mohajer-4?

Thats a good question.....

 

[Sineva]

Heres an interesting vid that I came across..

https://twitter.com/x/status/1482598316110229511

We`ve seen the potential of the octocopter type drones to carry mini+small munitions,but here is another interesting weapons possibility to equip them with.

 

[That Guy]

Any new design Iran's been working on?

I know I tend to.....question anything that comes out of Iran, but two things I've always been impressed by Iran are its rockets/missiles and its drone tech (especially its drone tech).

 

[drmeson]

An air arm for IRIN built around operational UCAVs...

4 Squadrons of mixed Kowsars + Dowran upgraded F-4E + (Both platforms armed with PL-12 BVR, Ghader/C-803 AShCM)
2 Squadrons of IRGC upgraded Su-22 carrying long-range Somar/Hovezah LACM for deep strikes.
3 x IrAn-140 AEW
3 Squadrons of Naval version of Shahed 285
10 Squadrons of 120 x Shahed-129/Gaza
10 Squadrons of 120 x Simorgh
10 Squadrons of 120 x Mohajer-6

Supported by some 10 Corvettes/Frigates and ~30 submarines, FACs armed with supercavitation torpedoes, this is a force to reckon for regional adversaries. All UCAVs armed with AShM to target enemy supply vessels, coastal defenses, superstructures of vessels in the Persian Gulf. If combined with Persian Gulf/Hormuz AShBM and Ghader AShCM can be a lethal package for enemies in and around the Persian Gulf.

 

[sha ah]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1483022007797272577

This Houthi / Iranian drone flew approx 2000 km to hit its target with pin point precision. This is what Iran is willing to give to the Houthis. Imagine what Iran is capable of. God help anyone that messes with Iran.

 

[Dariush the Great]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1483022007797272577

This Houthi / Iranian drone flew approx 2000 km to hit its target with pin point precision. This is what Iran is willing to give to the Houthis. Imagine what Iran is capable of. God help anyone that messes with Iran.

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How did it fly undetected through Saudi Arabia? Are their bordering regions with Yemen not filled with AD's? I suspect they used Omani airspace.

 

[sha ah]

Who knows. Either way the Emiratis will now have to spend billions on air defense systems. I wonder if they will choose Russian, Chinese or American ?

This was no doubt just a warning. The Emiratis are probably shocked. This is obviously a response to the latest Emirati backed offensive in the southern flank of Marib by the Giants brigade.

I'm just wondering which drones were used.

How did it fly undetected through Saudi Arabia? Are their bordering regions with Yemen not filled with AD's? I suspect they used Omani airspace.

During a telephone conversation with Abdullah bin Zayed, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain strongly condemns the Houthi terrorist attack on civilian areas and facilities in the UAE Manama, Bahrain - News from United Arab Emirates on the live

During a telephone conversation with Abdullah bin Zayed, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain strongly condemns the Houthi terrorist attack on civilian areas and facilities in the UAE. Explore news from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah on the map

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Arab Coalition: Houthis' hostile attacks on Saudi and UAE civilians are war crimes Riyadh - Interactive map of Yemen war - Yemen news live map- yemen.liveuamap.com

Arab Coalition: Houthis' hostile attacks on Saudi and UAE civilians are war crimes. Yemen Civil war and Saudi-led intervention news on live map in English

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Houthis: "Operation Hurricane Yemen" targeted Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, the Musaffah oil refinery in Abu Dhabi, and a number of important and sensitive Emirati sites and facilities Sana'a, Capital Municipality - Interactive map of Yemen war - Yem

Houthis: "Operation Hurricane Yemen" targeted Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, the Musaffah oil refinery in Abu Dhabi, and a number of important and sensitive Emirati sites and facilities. Yemen Civil war and Saudi-led intervention news on live map in English

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Houthi military spokesman: We carried out a qualitative military operation targeting Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports Sana'a, Capital Municipality - Interactive map of Yemen war - Yemen news live map- yemen.liveuamap.com

Houthi military spokesman: We carried out a qualitative military operation targeting Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Yemen Civil war and Saudi-led intervention news on live map in English

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Emiratis already crying in response to this. LOL They didn't expect this. They're already calling the Americans pleading for help. They're panicking and afraid. It's unbelievable the level of hypocrisy. They bomb hospitals, weddings, funerals, school buses filled with children. But that's not terrorism right ? Only when the Houthis retaliate it's terrorism. What a joke.

Arab Coalition: Houthis' hostile attacks on Saudi and UAE civilians are war crimes

During a telephone conversation with Abdullah bin Zayed, the US Secretary of State condemns the Houthi terrorist attack on civilian facilities in the UAE

Houthis: "Operation Hurricane Yemen" targeted Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, the Musaffah oil refinery in Abu Dhabi, and a number of important and sensitive Emirati sites and facilities

Houthi military spokesman: We carried out a qualitative military operation targeting Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

 

[Philip the Arab]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1483022007797272577

This Houthi / Iranian drone flew approx 2000 km to hit its target with pin point precision. This is what Iran is willing to give to the Houthis. Imagine what Iran is capable of. God help anyone that messes with Iran.

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Attacking an unprotected target with GPS coordinates is not particularly impressive. I'm willing to bet a university like MIT could put together a drone that could do the same in a month or two.

In fact, UAE already developed a drone similar to Harpy/Harop with 1920km range and a 50kg payload.

 

[sha ah]

The Saudis, even if they are able to shoot down most of the Houthis drones and missiles, they are expending significant resources to do so. Recently they pleaded with the US to provide them with missiles for their Patriot SAMs.

The US however was hesitant because 1) they want the war in Yemen brought to an end, 2) They want the Saudis to increase production in order to bring down the price of gas at the pump in the US.

Realistically, the Houthis can mass produce cheap yet effective drones and saturate the airspace with them. Each Patriot missile or air to air missile on a jet costs significantly more than each drone. Not to mention maintenance required when jets are constantly scrambled and missiles on Patriot SAM batteries are constantly replaced.

Even if the drones aren't armed with a warhead, the Saudis cannot take the risk and must shoot it down. Eventually this takes a toll on their resources and assets. Its already taking somewhat of a toll and although they won't reach a breaking point it still puts pressure on them, not to mention the fact that eventually some drones/ballistic missiles will simply make it through. It's just a numbers game in the end.

Arab coalition: intercepted and destroyed 8 drones launched towards the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today

Arab coalition shows footage of intercepting drones targeting the Kingdom today

https://twitter.com/x/status/1483073316839636995

 

[Shawnee]

Attacking an unprotected target with GPS coordinates is not particularly impressive. I'm willing to bet a university like MIT could put together a drone that could do the same in a month or two.

In fact, UAE already developed a drone similar to Harpy/Harop with 1920km range and a 50kg payload.

Unprotected place? Like UAE capital airport?
1200-2000 km drone made by a student?