The Iranian Armed Forces launched a new disposable “kamikaze” drone, the Shahed 136B, on September 21, which is expected to revolutionize the country's ability to launch extremely low-cost, long-range precision strikes. Prior to this unveiling, older, shorter-range Iranian kamikaze drone designs had experienced multiple successes in the Ukrainian theater, where they achieved victory. target=”_blank”>Debuted in September 2022 and quickly became one of the most “a href=” units of the Russian Armed Forces >valuable strike assets. Prior to their deployment in Ukraine, such drones underwent extensive combat testing in the Middle East, not only against Western countries, but also against them. >Israeli andTurkishSupport Jihadist groups in Syria, but possibly also Saudi Arabia, are believed to have targeted oil facilities in 2019. >Virtually useless and represents a significant show of force. The Shahed 136 is a disposable asset designed to use its explosives-filled airframe as a weapon, and is therefore known as a “kamikaze” or “suicide” drone because they are conceptually a drone A hybrid of cruise missiles. Such aircraft cost much less than cruise missiles. title=“Shahed 136 flies over Kiev, the capital of Ukraine”>>
The Shahed 136 UAV exported to Russia has a baseline range of 2,500 kilometers, while the Shahed 136B model has a longer range of 4,000 kilometers and carries significantly more Big warhead. The drone also uses turbojet engines, making it more similar to a cruise missile, and has improved stealth capabilities. Iran is capable of striking targets up to 4,000 kilometers away, allowing it to strike targets deep into European territory, including military bases and other critical infrastructure of the United States and its allies. Examples of low-hanging targets include Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Camp Bondsteel in the former Yugoslavia, and Mikhail Kogalniceanu Air BaseIn Romania, all of this is key to the Western Bloc’s ability to project power. The ability to attack and retaliate if necessary is a strategic game changer. Iran was previously thought to have acquired a medium-range strike capability by purchasing an early variant of North Korea's Hwasong-10 ballistic missile in the mid-2000s, and has since developed the long-range missile with support from South Korea. However, the vast majority of its missile arsenal can only reach regional targets, such as U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf or Israeli arms depots. title=「US military at Ramstein Air Base, Germany」
Disposable drones with a range of 4,000 kilometers are likely to be highly attractive to a wide range of customers. In Russian hands, it would cover nearly all of Western Europe, and if deployed by North Korea, it would complement its existing ballistic missile strike capabilities. target=”_blank” targets Guam. Since the new drone has little in common with the original Shahed 136, the possibility of using the Shahed 136B designation remains high, with the aim of capitalizing on the operations of this older and smaller category of drones in the region gained huge popularity. follow the west target=”_blank”>Military attackThese countries have consistently Destroyed Attacking target countries and deterring the West has always been the core focus of Iran's military plan. target=”_blank”>Fighters and drones have proven to be a special advantage for the country’s industry. In addition to the “Kamikaze” drones, its flying-wing combat, reconnaissance and transport drones have also achieved special achievements in their advanced stealth capabilities. target=”_blank”>Strong impressionAbout the country’s opponents.