By Yusni Yussof
Iran has unveiled the
Fotros, deemed to be the state’s
largest unmanned strategic plane to date. The drone boasts of having an
operational range of 2,000 kilometres and capable of flying at an altitude of
25,000 feet, with a flight time of 16 to 30 hours. Furthermore, the drone can
be equipped with air-to-surface missiles, enabling it to conduct military
missions. The drone’s capability will enable it cover much of the Middle East,
including Israel.
According to Iran’s
Defense Minister, Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, the drone has been
successfully tested in the most specialized centres under international
standards. He asserted that the drone is
a key strategic addition to Iran’s military capabilities ; manufactured and
produced by Iran’s experts although currently the state is slapped with
sanctions.
The Fotros
signifies Iran’s increased strike and surveillance capabilities in the region,
and certainly will draw more attention and scrutiny as well as suspicion towards
the state’s overall military capabilities by its allies and enemies. Taken at face value, this latest achievement
is another addition to Iran’s military self-sufficiency program that has been
conducted since 1980s. Iran has been announcing military technological breakthroughs
comprise of jet fighters, submarines, tanks, missiles, torpedoes and drones.
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