Iran develops spy drone capable of reaching Israel - official
RIA Novosti
20 Febbraio 2009
TEHRAN, February 18 - Iranian scientists have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of reaching Israel, an Iranian news agency said on Wednesday, citing a senior military official.
Deputy Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi made the announcement on Tuesday and described the development as "an important achievement," the Fars news agency reported.
"However, we cannot disclose the details of this project at present," the official said.
The reported range of 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) would make it possible for the Iranian drone to reach Israel.
Iran launched a domestic arms development program after a U.S. weapons embargo was imposed during its 1980-88 war with Iraq. Since 1992, Iran has reportedly produced its own Saeqeh and Azarakhsh jet fighters, stealth-capable Ghadir submarine, missile boats, torpedoes, tanks and armored carrier vehicles.
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