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IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Iran's helicopter force equipped with new precision missile

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Apr 11, 2023

Tehran, IRNA -- A homegrown precision-guided missile has recently been handed over to the Airborne Division the Iranian Army's Ground Force, Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari said.

Shafagh missile has a range of 20 kilometers, Brigadier-General Heidari told reporters on Tuesday.

The Iranian helicopters are capable of filming, bombing and missile evasion, the commander said, adding that by installing night vision systems, they can carry out night combat operations in a remarkable way.

Under the pressure of Western sanction for long years, Iran has been endeavoring to develop its defensive needs domestically.

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