Iran drones to monitor enemy from sky?

[Moti]

Iran drones to monitor enemy from sky?
Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:45:27 GMT
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have found a secure niche in military engagements all around the world.
Iran has reportedly manufactured a new generation of "spy drones" capable of providing near instantaneous access to aerial intelligence.

Mahmoud Mani, Head of the Aerospace Faculty at Iran's Amir Kabir University of Technology made public on Sunday the successful production of "micro drones" by Iranian aerospace experts.

Known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the systems prowl over enemy terrain and transmit real-time images of the area of concern to their ground operators, who guide them with joysticks from a distance.

"Iran's domestically-manufactured micro unmanned aerial vehicle would be used in research projects," Fars News Agency quoted Mani as saying.

The robotic aircraft are generally designed for surveillance, reconnaissance and covert missions.

The new development comes at a time that Iran is pursuing a military self-sufficiency campaign directed at improving its defense capabilities after years of sanctions and facing military threats.

Israel accuses Iran, a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), of making efforts to "build a nuclear weapon."

Under the allegation, Israeli officials argue that a military attack is a legitimate option for destroying Iran's nuclear infrastructure.

Tel Aviv's rising rhetoric against Iran has fueled speculation about an imminent unilateral Israeli strike. However, analysts maintain that an Israeli attack on Iran would not be possible without a US green light.

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said in November that Tel Aviv had received a green light from Washington to take any action it deems "necessary" against Iran over its nuclear program.

Iran insists its activities are directed at the civilian applications of the technology and are in line with the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which grants all signatories the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

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http://www.presstv.com/Detail.aspx?i...onid=351020101

[Walter Sobchak]

Iran insists its activities are directed at the civilian applications of the technology and are in line with the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which grants all signatories the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

Yeah... right. Iran flares off billions of cubic feet of natural gas that they can't sell or use. So, if they are so desperate for a "cheap" source of energy, then why haven't they used this gas to power conventional power plants? That would be cheaper for the cash-strapped nation that spending its money on building a nuke power plant.

Saying they need nuclear power is like Eskimos saying they need an ice machine.

[Mynameischarlie]

Ahh, the next Irianan defence tech update...

[Nizark]

I seriously doubt that Iran will need drones to see that Israel is blowing $hit up right in front of them. Just listen for explosions and look out your window...or realize that when the power goes out, it's not for natural causes

[VEVAK]

I seriously doubt that Iran will need drones to see that Israel is blowing $hit up right in front of them. Just listen for explosions and look out your window...or realize that when the power goes out, it's not for natural causes

How old are you again ?

[LazyLob]

The photo looks like the MD4 Microdrone from MW Power Systems in Stoke on Trent. looks like the British countryside in the background as well.


Is this another piece of chest beating from the dinnerjackets?

[timetraveller]

WHY would anyone want to read press tv ....



Must be on a seriously long trip , how some people be so gullable ..


thank christ i drink whisky

[Snoshi]

WHY would anyone want to read press tv ....

X2...

Its a official mullah mouthpiece like many other newspapers in Iran, expect its directed towards gullible English speaking audience.

[timetraveller]

X2...

Its a official mullah mouthpiece like many other newspapers in Iran, expect its directed towards gullible English speaking audience.

Do you know Lori perimutter by any chance

[GazB]

Wow, Iran is developing UAVs.
It has three letters like WMD.
That is another excuse to attack them right?

Considering the number of countries around the world examining Iranian territory with various platorms, under water, on land, in the air, and in space, the fact that they might have put together a few UAVs is not really news is it? There were probably enough foreign ones flying around Iran for them to decide on a good design to start with.

So, if they are so desperate for a "cheap" source of energy, then why haven't they used this gas to power conventional power plants? That would be cheaper for the cash-strapped nation that spending its money on building a nuke power plant.

They don't even have the technology to refine petrol from crude oil but you expect them to to create efficient gas power stations? They send their national product offshore to be refined to petrol and then have to buy it back. Any wonder why they want to be able to enrich their own Uranium? They want a power supply that is stable and can't be effected by international sanctions. If they could create effective and efficient gas power stations they could also develop oil refinery stations and make their own fuel from crude oil.

[ZoneOne]

Iran didn't produce anything, they just simply made a purchase from a hobby shop.



Good eye LazyLob

The photo looks like the MD4 Microdrone from MW Power Systems

[GazB]

Iran has reportedly manufactured a new generation of "spy drones" capable of providing near instantaneous access to aerial intelligence.

Do you think this part of the article would sound so speculative if they actually had photos of the actual drones the Iranians had developed?

I suspect that any drones the Iranians have developed might look like western drones... simply because there are so many and a limited range of design options available, but I would suggest the reason the images look so much like a British design was because the photo used was of a British designed UAV because they didn't have photos of the real Iranian UAV to hand.

[Jacknola]

"They don't even have the technology to refine petrol from crude oil but you expect them to to create efficient gas power stations? They send their national product offshore to be refined to petrol and then have to buy it back. Any wonder why they want to be able to enrich their own Uranium? They want a power supply that is stable and can't be effected by international sanctions. If they could create effective and efficient gas power stations they could also develop oil refinery stations and make their own fuel from crude oil."

I have trouble understanding how anyone can believe some of the "logic" here. You somehow seem convinced that it is harder to buy or build a natural gas fired power plant (no different from a coal fired one, or oil fired one) than it is to create a nuclear power industry?

If they cannot even build and operate a refinery, why would they try to build a reactor? And why would you be a cheerleader, wanting them to succeed... especialy in light of all the countries their LEADERS have promised "death to (fill in the blank)..."

Are you hoping for nuclear mass destruction in the region started by lunatic mullahs? That is the only reason I can think of that someone would try to rationalize their attempts to make bombs. And believe me, it is not very difficult to use natural gas to power plants. A pipeline, a power plant, and voila...and yes they are flaring a lot of natrual gas.

[Snoshi]

If they cannot even build and operate a refinery, why would they try to build a reactor? And why would you be a cheerleader, wanting them to succeed... especialy in light of all the countries their LEADERS have promised "death to (fill in the blank)..."

Are you hoping for nuclear mass destruction in the region started by lunatic mullahs? That is the only reason I can think of that someone would try to rationalize their attempts to make bombs. And believe me, it is not very difficult to use natural gas to power plants. A pipeline, a power plant, and voila...and yes they are flaring a lot of natrual gas.

Because GazB is a hypocrite who will support anyone who will "stand up" against USA.. Be it Ahmadinejad or Satan himself.

He have no problem in supporting the offensive nuclear program of Iran while he is usually one of the first to go into frenzy when discussing the US ABM system in Europe.

[LazyLob]

Good eye LazyLob

Thank you kindly.

.........but I would suggest the reason the images look so much like a British design was because the photo used was of a British designed UAV because they didn't have photos of the real Iranian UAV to hand.

Not a very plausible suggestion as it doesn't help their beating of chests.