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Iran shows off homemade drones in large-scale exercise 

The drill was staged amid US intelligence reports that the Islamic Republic was planning to send Russia weapons-capable combat drones to be used in its war on Ukraine.  
Iranian Army office/AFP via Getty Images

The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran wrapped up a two-day nationwide drill in which as many as 150 drones were tested in combat, reconnaissance and electronic warfare operations.  

The wide range of the unmanned aircraft included Kaman, Mohajer, Ababil and Arash drones, which Iran says were fully developed domestically.  

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