TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy on Saturday showcased a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that can perform a range of naval activities independently, as well as a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone.

They have been designed and produced locally.

A variety of seaborne weaponry, anti-ship missile systems, electronic warfare, telecommunication, and sophisticated surveillance systems, as well as advanced parts made in the country, were on display during the expo in Tehran.

A number of senior military officers, including the Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, and government officials visited the exhibition.

The Chamrosh-4 unmanned aerial vehicle (VTOL) drone is named after a bird that is thought to reside on the peak of Mount Alborz in Persian mythology. 

It is equipped with cost-effective technology and can take off and land vertically on the decks of various navy warships, as well as perform designated duties.

Additionally, the remotely controlled vehicle is capable of identifying, locating, and detonating both moored, inactive naval mines. According to reports, the ROV can transport payloads to mines and clear them.

The Iranian-made unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) has a 24-hour endurance and can descend as far as 200 meters.

Due to its shallow depth, the Persian Gulf could be home to underwater mines buried between 10 and 50 meters below the surface. These mines might seriously harm even the heaviest of warships, weighing up to 250 tons.

On October 4, an Iranian Army drone was successful in keeping an American vessel under surveillance in the Indian Ocean for around 24 hours.

This is not the first time Iranian drones have captured precise photographs and films of American military forces at sea.

Back in August, during a ceremony marking Defense Industry Day, Iran showcased the Mohajer-10 drone.

The unmanned aerial vehicle is outfitted with electronic warfare and intelligence technologies. It has a top speed of 210 km/h and can transport various types of explosives and ammunition.

Meanwhile, President Ebrahim Raisi attended the delivery of strategic “Khorramshahr” and “Haj Qassem” missiles to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force.

Speaking to the Arabic-language al-Alam news network marking Defense Industry Day, Army chief Mousavi stressed that the country has been able to build all the military equipment necessary to secure borders despite sanctions.

Recent significant advancements in the production of a wide spectrum of domestically produced equipment by Iranian engineers and military professionals have rendered the country’s armed forces self-sufficient.

Iranian authorities have made it clear time and again that Iran would never negotiate over its defense capabilities and will never hesitate to bolster its military might, particularly its missile capacity, which is only intended for defense.

Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the commander-in-chief of the Iranian Armed Forces and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has frequently urged efforts to preserve and strengthen Iran’s military capabilities and chastised foes for casting doubt on the nation’s missile capability.