In a clear demonstration of its autonomous defense capabilities, the Iranian Army officially introduced three newly developed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones during a ceremony held on May 22, 2025, at the Army’s drone and aviation base in the southeastern Zahedan. These drones, named Homa, Dideban (meaning "Watchdog"), and Shahin-1 ("Falcon-1"), reflect the Islamic Republic’s ongoing efforts to develop military technologies suited to modern operational requirements without relying on foreign sources. Read more.
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The Homa, Dideban, and Shahin-1 drones illustrate Iran's push to independently develop military technologies tailored to modern warfare needs (Picture source: Mehrnews)
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