Iran Launches Two aircraft without crew

Tehran: The political crisis that plagued Iran's disputed presidential election since June 12 last, it did not make the country stopped to innovate in the field of technology. As reported by the Associated Press, Monday (8 / 2), local television stations reported the launch of two unmanned aircraft, or drones.

Defense Minister General Ahmad Vahidi said, drones capable of carrying reconnaissance equipment for tasks with high risk of attack. "The aircraft can reach up to 1.000 kilometer range, a short distance to reach Israel," he said.

On the same day, Commander of Iranian Air Force Senior General Heshmatollah Kasiri said Iran will also soon make the system a new air defense missile. "This new defense system is stronger than S-300 missiles of Russia," he told the IRNA news agency