War in Ukraine: With 2,000-kilometer range and improved flight time, Iran unveils its new Mohajer-10 drone

Iran has showcased one of its newest drones at a defense exhibition in Russia, Tehran's official news agency reported on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Iran unveiled one of its new drones, the Mohajer-10, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Army 2024 International Military-Technical Forum, which is being held near Moscow. The drone, which is an upgraded version of the Mohajer-6, has been touted by Tehran as a significant advancement in its military drone capabilities, reports The Kyiv Independent.

An upgraded version of the Mohajer-6

The Mohajer-10 could well appear in Ukrainian skies soon, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, despite official Iranian denials that the Mohajer-6 was sent to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine.

Unlike the Shahed kamikaze drones, also made in Iran and used almost daily by Russia against Ukraine, the Mohajer-10 is designed to return to its base after completing its mission. It is equipped with missiles to attack enemy targets, but can also be used for reconnaissance, target acquisition and intelligence gathering, just like the Mohajer-6.

According to our colleagues, the Mohajer-10  is an improved version of the Mohajer-6, resembling the American Reaper drone. This new model can fly a distance of 2,000 kilometers, stay in the air for 24 hours, reach a speed of 210 km/h and carry up to 300 kilograms of weaponry, double the capacity of its predecessor.

A danger

Western countries, aware of the danger posed by these drones, have tried to stem the flow of this technology to Russia. In October 2023, the United States imposed sanctions against 11 individuals and eight entities linked to Iran's drone program, including those involved in the production of the Mohajer-6 drones. An Iranian company, Sarmad Electronic Sepahan, was notably sanctioned for having produced essential components for these drones.