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Iran Releases Drone Footage of USS Boxer to Refute Trump’s Claim
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released the footage of the USS Boxer, captured by the same Iranian drone which President Donald Trump claimed was shot down by the US warship.
Iran Denies US Claim, Says All Its Drones ‘Safe and Sound’
A spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that a US warship shot down an Iranian unmanned aerial system in the Strait of Hormuz, saying all Iranian drones are safe.
Iran Releases First Footage of Downing US Spy Drone
Iran has released the first footage of the IRGC's shoot-down of an intrusive US drone early Thursday above the Persian Gulf.
IRGC Holds Large-Scale Drone Drills over Persian Gulf
Squadrons of unmanned aerial vehicles flown by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps attended a large-scale war game over the Persian Gulf on Thursday to practice an assault operation.
Iran Builds Weapon to Counter US’ Anti-Drone Laser System
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said the Navy has developed a weapon to beat the American anti-drone laser weapon system.
IRGC Says Hacked US Drone in Reaction to Missile Sabotage Claim
A senior Iranian commander has elaborated on the IRGC’s recent penetration into an American drone in Iraq.
IRGC Makes US Jet Fighter Bomb Its Own Drone (+Video)
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says it has acquired footage that shows the US military bombs one of its own drones for fear that it might be seized by the IRGC.
Iran among Top Seven Powers in Military Drone Industry: Top General
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the country has made such a big progress in the military drone industry that it is now among top seven powers across the globe.
Iran Unveils Its First Drone Base, Warns Enemies
Iran has unveiled an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) base for its fleet of drones which have given the country a remarkable capability in the fight against terrorists and protecting its borders.
Iran Bans Private Drone Flights in Tehran
Iran has banned the flight of private drones in Tehran, just weeks after at least two devices were shot at over security concerns in the capital.
Drone Targeted by Tehran Anti-Aircraft Belongs to Advertising Agency
The drone which was shooed away by anti-aircraft forces in Tehran on Monday belonged to an advertising company.
Quadcopter Shot Down in Tehran over Security Concerns
A drone reportedly used for making a documentary film was shot down in central Tehran this morning after “unintentionally” trespassing on a prohibited airspace near the house of Iran’s Leader and the President’s office, officials noted.
Iranian Army Unveils New Indigenous Combat, Reconnaissance Drones
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have unveiled two domestically-designed and -manufactured drones on the final day of major military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah IV (Mohammad, the Messenger of God IV) in southeastern Iran.
US Trying to Catch Up with Iran in Stealth, Bomber Drone Technology: Commander
Iran is ranked among the world’s top four countries in drone technology, a senior IRGC commander said, adding that Americans are attempting to catch up with Iran in gaining the technology to develop stealth and bomber Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
IRGC Releases First Photo of Captured American Drone
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force on Saturday released the first photo of a US drone captured by Iran.
IRGC Develops New Long-Range Bomber Drone
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has manufactured a new combat drone capable of bombing targets with pin-point accuracy at long distances, the IRGC Aerospace Force commander announced.
Iran Warns Off American U2 Spy Plane: Commander
A senior Iranian commander says the country’s air defense forces have warned off an American U2 spy plane trying to fly over Iran’s borders.
Iran test-flies nine new drones during war games
Among other things, the new drones are capable of real-time transfer of images.
Iran unveils latest home-made drone, Ababil 3
Ababil 3, the Iranian-built unmanned aerial vehicle intended for reconnaissance operations, has been unveiled.