The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force has unveiled Shafaq (Dawn) air-to-surface, Almas (Diamond) and Dehlaviyeh upgraded missiles during its massive Eghtedar (Authority) 1402 drills in the country’s central province of Isfahan.
Dehlaviyeh twin-arm laser-guided missile launcher was recently installed on the M113 armored personnel carriers of the Army Ground Force.
Domestic experts have extended the range of both the ground-based and air-based versions of Dehlaviyeh missile from 5.5 to 8 kilometers.
Almas missile which is paired with an automatic fire control system is capable of striking different targets within a range of 8 kilometers.
The air-based version of Almas is mounted on Bell Cobra 209 choppers and combat drones.
The air-based version of Shafaq missile which is able to carry a 50-kilogram warhead at a maximum speed of Mach 2.2 can destroy targets within a range of 20 kilometers.
The two-day drills kicked off in Nasrabad region of Isfahan on October 27, 2023.
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