Iran to expand anti-submarine warfare with torpedo-launching drones
The Iranian Karrar drone has been seen with what looks like a Mark 46 torpedo in previous imagery seen back in April.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iranian media highlighted its use of drones in anti-submarine warfare over the weekend. The article at Fars News didn’t elaborate a lot on Iran’s new capabilities but did say that Iran’s navy commander Shahram Irani has discussed the use of anti-submarine drones for operations. Iran claims it can use these drones out to a distance of 1,000 kilometers.
Iran says it uses a weapon known as the Mark 46 torpedo which can be mounted on a drone. The drone can carry several types of torpedo, the article claims. It is not clear if it can carry more than one at a time. “In addition to the anti-submarine torpedo, the anti-submarine drone can also carry an anti-ship torpedo,” the report said.
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The Iranian Karrar drone has been seen with what looks like a Mark 46 torpedo in previous imagery seen back in April.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iranian media highlighted its use of drones in anti-submarine warfare over the weekend. The article at Fars News didn’t elaborate a lot on Iran’s new capabilities but did say that Iran’s navy commander Shahram Irani has discussed the use of anti-submarine drones for operations. Iran claims it can use these drones out to a distance of 1,000 kilometers.
Iran says it uses a weapon known as the Mark 46 torpedo which can be mounted on a drone. The drone can carry several types of torpedo, the article claims. It is not clear if it can carry more than one at a time. “In addition to the anti-submarine torpedo, the anti-submarine drone can also carry an anti-ship torpedo,” the report said.
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