AI-Enhanced Missiles Launched by Iranian Drones in Significant Persian Gulf Exercise

In a bold display of technological prowess, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy demonstrated its enhanced capabilities by deploying drones equipped with AI-powered missiles. This announcement came from Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri in Bushehr, a port city in southern Iran, amidst the unfolding grandeur of the Payambar-e-A'azam (The Great Prophet) naval exercise in the Persian Gulf.

Admiral Tangsiri outlined that the IRGC Navy has taken significant steps by integrating a variety of missile systems. During the event, a diverse array of both surface (coast)-to-sea and surface-to-surface missiles were successfully launched, marking the second day of the expansive military drill.

He emphasized that the IRGC has upgraded the multirole Mohajer-6 ISTAR and Ababil-5 combat drones. These units are now armed with advanced versions of Qaem and Almas precision-guided missiles, each equipped with artificial intelligence for enhanced target engagement.

For the inaugural time, the Navvab missile system was employed to offer aerial defense to the domestically crafted Shahid (Martyr) Soleimani patrol combat vessel. Tangsiri added that alongside these advancements, cruise and ballistic missiles were fired, including an upgraded Qadr missile variant designed to counter electronic interference with increased range and precision.

The primary objective of these exercises, as stated by the commander, is to fortify the IRGC naval forces against potential aggression from adversaries. Simultaneously, these drills convey a message of peace and cooperation to neighboring nations, underscoring a commitment to regional stability.