IRGC Navy develops water landing drone capable of carrying bombs, missiles

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy experts have developed unmanned aerial vehicles capable of landing on water and carrying missiles and bombs, according to the commander.

Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said on Sunday that the combat drones are also capable of taking off from water.

“The IRGC Navy has also produced hybrid drones that have two separate engines for launch and propulsion,” he added.

These drones can perform patrol and reconnaissance operations for up to 15 hours, Tangsiri stated, noting that they will join the IRGC Navy’s fleet in the near future.

Last month, the IRGC Navy took delivery of sophisticated homegrown missile systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and armament featuring state-of-the-art technologies suitable for electronic warfare.

The indigenous military hardware was supplied to the naval force during a ceremony attended by IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami, Tangsiri, and other top-brass military figures on August 5.