TEHRAN, Jul 24 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Army’s Air Force, kicked off a large-scale air drill in the central province of Isfahan yesterday.
Troops from all air bases of the Air Force joined the military exercise, which is codenamed the 11th Fadaeian-e Harim-e Velayat (11th Devotees of Velayat Airspace), Hamid Vahedi, commander-in-chief of the air force, was quoted as saying, at a press conference held before the beginning of the exercise.
According to him, 92 interceptor aircraft, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be involved in the drill, which features reconnaissance operations, destroying ground and airborne targets, psychological and electronic warfare, passive air defence and tests of home-grown and modern military systems and equipment.
Vahedi said, the exercise aims to strengthen the air force’s combat capabilities and choose the best strategies for real-life battles that involve various manned and unmanned aircraft.
By holding the drill, the commander said, Iran’s main objective is to ensure lasting security in the region and defend the country’s airspace.
The previous edition of the drill was held in Oct, 2021.
