Tehran: Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari, announced that the Army has successfully designed systems to counter micro air vehicles, known as MAVs, during an internal ceremony in Tehran. Heidari emphasized that the Army is fully equipped and ready to respond decisively to any potential aggression with drones operational at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Heidari highlighted the Army’s commitment to advancing its capabilities in response to directives from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Khamenei. The Leader has instructed the Army to acquire long-range, smart weapons capable of networking, and efforts to achieve these capabilities are actively underway.

Heidari further stated that significant progress has been made in the production, utilization, and organization of MAVs within the Army. He assured that the Armed Forces, particularly the Army Ground Forces, maintain a state of vigilance
and readiness to deliver a robust response to threats, deterring any potential aggressors.