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TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has unveiled a new type of suicide drone with a range of 20 kilometers as the military unit continues to upgrade its cutting-edge warfare technology.<\/p>\n
The loitering drone named \u201cRezvan\u201d was introduced and operationalized on Thursday, the final day of Great Prophet 19 military drills by the IRGC Ground Force in western Iran, Press TV reported.<\/p>\n
The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has a range of 20 kilometers and a 20-minute flight endurance.<\/p>\n
The suicide drone is equipped with a camera mounted on the front that sends images after being launched from its cylindrical launcher, allowing the operator to select, lock on and attack a target.<\/p>\n
Owing to their versatility and rapid deployment, the loitering UAVs provide the IRGC Ground Force\u2019s rapid response units with new capabilities to combat terrorist groups, not least in complex mountainous geography.<\/p>\n
Loitering munitions refers to a group of weapons that, after being launched, are guided towards the target by optical and thermal systems, and detect and destroy the target by crashing into it.<\/p>\n
The aerial weapons are used in ground combat, especially anti-ambush operations, and due to their small size and man-portability, they have become a suitable weapon for ground forces.<\/p>\n
The unveiling came amid ongoing military maneuvers in Iran\u2019s western and central areas, which have enlisted the Islamic Republic\u2019s Armed Forces.<\/p>\n
In a related development on Thursday, the Army announced that it is set to take delivery of 1,000 strategic drones designed and produced by the force and the support of the Defense Ministry.<\/p>\n
Commander of the Army’s Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari said earlier that the new military equipment joining\u00a0the Army has capabilities like\u00a0maneuverability, precision, and\u00a0smartness, and is network-based, which will be used to counter any type of threat.<\/p>\n
Praising the Army\u2019s use of advanced technology, Heidari said, \u201cOver the years, the Army\u2019s Ground Force has proven that it can thrash any enemy in the fastest possible time, and anywhere in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n