Iran’s latest suicide drone poses a significant challenge for Israeli defense systems
The latest iteration of Iran's Shahed 136 suicide drone has reportedly sparked significant concern among security officials in Israel, raising alarms over its enhanced capabilities.
According to a report published by Raialyoum newspaper, Iran introduced its “Shahed 136 B” drone in September, highlighting its impressive flight range of up to 4,000 kilometers. This enhancement in military capability is poised to impact the dynamics of future warfare significantly.
According to a report on a Hebrew-language website, the Shahied 136 B unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) possesses the capability to cover the distance from Tehran to Paris.
Senior security officials in Tel Aviv have confirmed that the drone signifies a significant advancement in Iran’s capability to accurately strike distant targets, setting it apart from traditional drones.
According to the report, the Iranian drone in question possesses exceptional tactical capabilities, capable of destroying critical targets using satellite technology. It is regarded as the most cost-effective choice for engaging distant adversaries when compared to cruise ballistic missiles.
Sources identified as Zionist have indicated that the Islamic Republic of Iran has long pursued the enhancement of its military capabilities, aiming to achieve this goal efficiently and at minimal expense. The development and production of these drones, they assert, underscore the extent to which Iran can leverage its scientific and engineering expertise to create weaponry targeted at its adversaries.
Iran’s newly developed drone possesses the capability to neutralize adversarial targets located within the coastal nations of the Persian Gulf, as well as more remote regions in North Africa or Europe. The original variant of the Shahed loitering munition was initially crafted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in 2011.
