Brahmand NewsPrevious Article
Brahmand NewsNext Article
Aero India 2023

Iran unveils smart laser-guided projectile


An unrelated file photo.

TEHRAN (BNS): Iran's Defence Industries Organization has unveiled a domestically developed smart laser-guided projectile named 'Basir.'

The projectile designed to destroy tanks, military vehicles, bridges, and other moving or non-moving targets with high precision was unveiled in a ceremony on Monday, a Press TV report said.

Defence Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said, the projectile has a range of 20 km and is very useful in mountainous areas. It is also capable of identifying and locating targets.

"This ammunition is guided by laser and has been designed and manufactured by Defence Industries Organization's capable and competent experts for the first time in the country," The Tehran Times quoted him as saying.

The report quoting the Minister said, Iran is currently the world's fifth country capable of producing smart weapons using indigenous technology.

Tehran has maintained that its defence doctrine is merely based on deterrence and its military might poses no threat to other countries.

Tags:

Iran  Basir  Laser  

Other Related News

Tri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' to demonstrate prowess of indigenously manufactured equipment

Mega exercise 'Bharat Shakti' to be held at Pokhran on March 12 is expected to be witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the top military brass and will showcase the "shock and awe" impact that the armed forces seek to achieve in an operational situation with manoeuvre and fighting capabilities.

BRAHMOS Missile Systems

Headlines

Brahmand World Defence Update 2023

Brahmand World Defence Update

Image Gallery