Iran reveals drone designed to shoot down aircraft

Karrar-4 is "capable of destroying various flying aircraft including fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters," Iranian defense minister claims. Iran also expected to present its own version of advanced Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile system.Iran unveiled what it claimed was a new domestically produced unmanned attack drone on Tuesday.

"The research, trials and tests are over," Iranian Defense Minister General Amir Hatami told the semi-official Fars News Agency.The new drone, called Karrar-4, is designed for anti-aircraft operations and is "capable of destroying various flying aircraft including fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters," Hatami said.The Karrar-4 was revealed as part of Iran's "Sacred Defense" week commemorating the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War.

Iranian media outlets also reported that Iran is expected to present its own version of the advanced Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile system.