Iran Announces Seven New Weapons

Iranian engineers are known to be very skilled at developing weapons. Iran's modifications are often more advanced than the weapons it imitates. Some of the modifications were used by Iran itself.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Iran Umumkan Tujuh Persenjataan Baru

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On Sunday (12/25/2023), the Iranian Navy received new weapons in the form of cruise missiles with a range of up to 1,000 km. The arrival of this new weapon system has further heated up the situation in the Middle East.

TEHRAN, SUNDAY - Iran has revealed seven new war equipment for their navy. One of them is an unmanned ship that can be launched from a destroyer. The new weaponry has been revealed amidst the escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the Israel-Gaza war.

Iranian media outlets, IRNA and Tasnim, reported that there are a total of 3 missiles, 2 helicopters, and 2 unmanned vehicles. Tehran announced the new weaponry on Sunday (24/12/2025). The Iranian Navy announced the weaponry at the Konarak Naval Base located in Sistan-Baluchistan.

Tehran stated that the helicopter is equipped with electronic warfare devices. Iran also revealed a reconnaissance helicopter. It is not explained whether the helicopter is for maritime or land reconnaissance.

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Iranian Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stated that one of their missiles can change its target after being fired. "The range of the Talayieh cruise missile is more than 1,000 kilometers and it is an intelligent missile," he said.

The Talaiyeh missile can reach targets on land or at sea. Meanwhile, the Nasir missile can reach targets up to 100km away. The Talaiyeh can be launched from land, while the Nasir is launched from a warship.

It is not yet known when and where Iran may use their new weaponry. What is clear is that the new weaponry was revealed as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise due to the Gaza conflict.

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The ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued through the weekend, on Saturday (19/8/2023). As a result, seven people, including a six-year-old child, were killed and over 100 others were injured.

The United States and its allies accused Iran of supplying weapons to Gaza and Yemen. With weapons from Iran, the Houthi group in Yemen can threaten Israeli ships and supporters. As a result of the threat, several shipping companies are avoiding the Red Sea.

Modification results

Several parties suspected that Talaiyeh was developed from the Iranian-made KH-55 missile. The modified version of KH-55 is widely used by Russia, including in the Ukrainian war for almost the past two years.

For years, the United States and its allies have accused Iran of receiving weapons from the Soviet Union, which later developed Moscow-made weaponry. In addition, Iran is also suspected of modifying weapons seized from the West. Tehran either seized these weapons on its own or was given them by Moscow.

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Iran, among others, is alleged to have developed various missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles based on Western weaponry seizures. Iran is said to have seized an MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle. For several years now, Iran and its allies have repeatedly shot down the US unmanned aerial vehicle.

Iranian engineers are known for their expertise in developing weaponry. Iran’s modified weapons are often more advanced than those they emulate. Some of these modified weapons are used by Iran itself, while others are sent to Iran-backed armed groups in several Middle Eastern countries.

Reconnaissance device

In yesterday's announcement, Iran revealed an intelligence helicopter. Tehran also unveiled a diver tracker system. The system is part of Iran's efforts to prevent espionage and sabotage from entering its waters.

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The United States veto in the United Nations Security Council on Friday (8/12/2023) ensures that the war in Gaza will continue.

The device adds to Iran's counterintelligence equipment. Previously, Iran claimed to have stealth aircraft tracking equipment. The aircraft combines radio communication data and satellite surveillance to airports and target areas. Based on that data, the aircraft's movement can be estimated.

The device is alleged to have been given by Iran to the Houthi rebels in Yemen. With this device, the Houthis can shoot down several U.S. drones in the Middle East.

Iran's electronic warfare capabilities are also demonstrated through helicopters and drones. The devices not only carry signal jammers, but also come equipped with anti-electronic attack equipment.

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Electronic warfare is commonly in the form of signal jamming. The jamming makes it difficult for the control room to communicate with troops or equipment in the battlefield.

(AFP/REUTERS)