Introduction of Karrar Combat Drone for Bolstering Iranian Air Defence

Authors

  • Dinesh Kumar Pandey Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), New Delhi, India Author

Keywords:

Drones, Unmanned Combat Vehicles, Iran

Abstract

Iran, a nation always looking forward to innovatively arming its forces, has lately demonstrated new combat drones that have
been equipped with missiles capable of destroying other aircraft. These combat drones, which are known as ‘Karrar’ (striker in Farsi) and have long-range kill capabilities, were manufactured in Iran. he Karrar combat drone is the first Iranian jet drone. These units have been outfitted with a specialised missile known as the Majid, which can destroy targets positioned up to 8 km away. These combat drones will be employed to safeguard Iran’s borders. They can perform the same functions as fighter jets but at a lesser cost.

Author Biography

  • Dinesh Kumar Pandey, Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), New Delhi, India

    Professor Dinesh Kumar Pandey is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), New Delhi, India

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Introduction of Karrar Combat Drone for Bolstering Iranian Air Defence . (2024). Defence & Diplomacy, 13(3), 27-37. https://journals.capsindia.org/index.php/dnd/article/view/21