Iran Unveils New Drone Capable Of Reaching Israel

This week, Iran's military revealed a new drone, claiming it matches the United States' MQ-9 Reaper drone and can easily reach Iran's main rival, Israel.

Iran says the Mohajer-10 drone can stay in the air for 24 hours. They showcased it at the Defense Industry Day conference.

President Ebrahim Raisi inspected the drone in person at the conference. He praised it for showing Iran's advanced technology to the world stating that it will "firmly introduce Iran as an advanced and technologic nation to the world."

Reports from the region state that "the Islamic Republic’s media outlets claimed the drone can fly up to 24,000 feet at a speed of 210 kph, carrying a bomb payload of up to 300 kilograms. The drone can also allegedly hold electronic surveillance equipment and a camera."

Some Western experts are unsure, especially about its resemblance to the MQ-9 Reaper. Steve Bucci, a former Pentagon official, said Iran tends to exaggerate, so he doubts it matches the Reaper's capa...

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