Iranian Army spokesperson Mohammad Akrami Nia revealed on Sunday that new drones were brought into operational service during the final days of the 40-day war, alongside upgraded missiles fielded across the armed forces, Al Mayadeen reported.
In remarks addressed to local media reflecting on the war's military and strategic achievements, Akrami Nia said the drones, whose development had begun before the war, were deployed in its closing days, while improved missiles with higher efficiency and quality were also used by both the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). "While we were using existing equipment, we were not neglecting the field of research and development," he said.
He further said that the drones unveiled in the war's final days are far more advanced than previous generations, such as the Arash-2, and that their full capabilities will be announced to the Iranian people soon.
He confirmed that Iran has a serious program underway on two fronts, domestic manufacturing and the purchase of advanced equipment from friendly countries, adding that the Army will receive more advanced equipment in the coming days.
Beyond the hardware gains, Akrami Nia said the war left Iran with lessons it will continue to draw on for years to come, chief among them a newfound boost in national self-confidence.
"I think the first achievement of this war was that our national self-confidence was elevated," he said, adding that the war also brought a clearer understanding of both the strengths and weaknesses of Iran's armed forces, lessons he said any military in any war inevitably comes away with.
He also pointed to a renewed appreciation for Iran's geopolitical weight, citing the long-standing debate over closing the Strait of Hormuz.
"The geopolitical capacity of the Strait of Hormuz is not only about generating revenue, but about preserving and enhancing our power in this region," he stressed.
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