Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense Brigadier-General Ali-Reza Elhami said that the domestically-developed 15-Khordad and Mersad air defense systems used in the Zolfaqar-1400 joint drills proved Iran's power, knowledge, and authority.

Referring to the wide participation of the Iranian Army's drones in the drills, Elhami said that various types of short- and long-range drones flew with different missions, including reconnaissance and intelligence, as well as systems evaluation and combat.

The drills' spokesman Mahmood Mousavi said 'Arash' suicide drone has showcased Iranian drones' precision.

He added that the domestically-developed drones first monitored enemies' positions and then targeted them.

The joint drills, Zolfaqar-1400, kicked off in Makran coastal region on Sunday.

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