TEHRAN: The first Iranian drone carrier, named Shahid (martyr) Bagheri, was unveiled on Thursday morning.
Iran has introduced the Martyr Bagheri warship, a state-of-the-art naval vessel capable of deploying multiple drone squadrons, launching and recovering unmanned combat aircraft, and operating various reconnaissance and strike drones.
This advanced warship also supports high-speed attack boats, carries and operates combat and support helicopters, and serves as a mobile maritime platform for drone and helicopter missions across oceans.
With a seafaring endurance of up to Force 9 conditions (open ocean) and an operational range of 22,000 nautical miles, the vessel can conduct extended missions for up to a year without refueling in distant waters.
