Posted on 03/24/2017 6:32:13 AM PDT by Freeport
Iran has been smuggling suicidal drones, similar to models developed by Israel, to Houthi rebels in Yemen. The drones are outfitted for attacks on UAE and Saudi Patriot missile batteries. The news comes via examination of seven Qasef-1 drones that were interdicted or captured in Yemen. Iran runs a fairly elaborate smuggling operation that furnishes weapons and other material to Houthi rebels in western Yemen.
According to a report by Conflict Armament Research, six of the drones were captured last October along a known smuggling route that runs through Oman. Another was recovered following a February attack by Houthi rebels on government forces in central Yemen.
The design shown is very similar in configuration to Iran's Ababil series of drones, and the serial numbers found on the drones' internal components are also evidence of its Persian origin. These drones can be outfitted with a rudimentary optical payload for surveillance or they can be configured to go after enemy air defenses in a similar manner as Israel's Harpy drone system. This can include adding a radio frequency homing seeker or even just a GPS autopilot that can fly the drone to a known radar emitter location. When it arrives at that location, the explosives packed inside would detonate. According to the report, all the drones that were seized or recovered appear to be configured for attacks on air defense systems.
The use of robotic weapons by Houthi rebels is not new. A successful attack on a Saudi frigate was performed by a remote controlled boat—which also had Iranian origins. In fact, Iran has developed drones specifically for such a purpose.
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Next, it will be self-driving cars.
From the chaos I saw out my window driving to work today, that seems to be the norm around here! :-)
The drivers here just don’t bother with a brain or computer at the wheel!
Muslims have had suicide drones available for years. One of them killed a bunch of people in London yesterday with a car and a knife.
It’s not a suicide drone. No human is killed. Try self-destructing instead.
Exactly....THIS is a suicide drone.
My late Uncle Jim survived the Kamakazi attacks in the Pacific. He told me that the pilots had the most frightening expressions as they attempted to crash into the U.S. ships. Terrible way to die!
My late Uncle Jim survived the Kamakazi attacks in the Pacific. He told me that the pilots had the most frightening expressions as they attempted to crash into the U.S. ships. Terrible way to die!
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