Iran Claims it has Unmanned Aircraft

[unhappycamper]

Iran Claims it has Unmanned Aircraft
February 18, 2009
Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran has built an unmanned surveillance aircraft with a range of more than 600 miles - enough to reach Israel - a top defense official said in remarks published Wednesday.

Deputy Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said he could not provide more details, only saying the development of the unmanned aircraft, or drone, was an "important achievement." His remarks were published Wednesday in the government-owned newspaper, Iran, and by the semiofficial Fars news agency.

Iran announced two years ago it had built an unmanned aircraft, but Vahidi's comments were the first by a top official revealing its range. His claims could not be independently confirmed.

Wednesday's reports follow this week's announcement that Iran has restructured its military in an effort to improve its air defense capabilities.

The move was widely seen as part of a broader military build up by Tehran, which is concerned about the U.S. military's presence in neighboring Iraq and Afghanistan and Israeli threats to target its nuclear facilities.


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[ConcernedCanuk]

1. USA's been messing around in Iran's back yard for decades - Ya think they didn't notice????

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I do not know enough about Iran to support it or not,

BUT

I do know if my neighbours started throwing bombs and bullets around

I'd be getting me some . . .