US unveils new drone modeled on Iran’s Shahed 136

The United States has developed a drone similar to the Iranian Shahed 136.

According to International Defence Analysis in Houston, the new drone, named the "MQ-172 Arrowhead," is the second upgraded version modelled on the Iranian Shahed UAV, Caliber.Az reports.

The MQM-172 “Arrowhead” is the second and upgraded US made version modeled after the Iranian Shahed drone.

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At present, details regarding the drone’s warhead, range, flight time, or production cost have not been disclosed.

The Shahed 136 is a loitering munition, often referred to as a "kamikaze" drone, developed by Iran. It is designed for long-range strikes, capable of flying for hundreds of kilometres before crashing into its target and detonating its warhead.

The drone has gained notoriety for its use in conflicts across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, where it has been deployed to target infrastructure, military assets, and supply lines.

Its relatively low cost, ease of production, and effective range have made the Shahed 136 a significant tool in Iran’s unmanned aerial capabilities.

By Aghakazim Guliyev