Iran’s New Dedicated Drone Carrier

Tom Sharpe

14 March 2025

7 min

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The repurposed a container ship with a ski-jump ramp for launches, also carries helicopters, missiles and attack craft boosting surveillance and strike capabilities. It could pressure Western forces and support Iranian allies worldwide.

READ: Iran’s New Dedicated Drone Carrier

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Australian Naval Institute: Approved Defence Organisation
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)

Iran’s New Dedicated Drone Carrier

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