DHAKA: Iran on Monday unveiled a missile-equipped drone with a range of 2,000 kilometres.

Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported, says The Straits Times.

‘The Fotros drone has an operational range of 2,000 kilometres and can fly at an altitude of 25,000 feet, with a flight time of 16 to 30 hours,’ defence minister Mohammad Dehgan was quoted as saying.

Dehgan said the new drone could carry out reconnaissance missions or launch air-to-surface missile strikes.

The aircraft was tested ‘successfully’ and ‘shows that sanctions imposed by the enemies are not an obstacle to the progress of the defence industry’, the minister told the unveiling ceremony.

BDST: 1758 HRS, NOV 18, 2013
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