Venezuela took a new step in expanding its military capabilities with the entry into operation, albeit limited, of the Iranian Mohajer-6 drones, capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and attack missions.
Images circulated on social media indicate that the system would already be in service at El Libertador Air Base, a fact reinforced by recent United States sanctions that confirm the presence and local assembly of these drones in the country.
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The Mohajer-6 is a medium-sized UAV, with autonomy of up to 12 hours, equipped with electro-optical and infrared sensors, as well as the ability to carry guided munitions. Developed by Iran and exported to other countries, such as Russia, the drone represents a relevant advance for the Venezuelan Armed Forces, which seek to compensate for the limitations of traditional aviation and expand surveillance of strategic areas, such as the Caribbean coast and land borders.
The incorporation of the Mohajer-6 is part of a broader military cooperation strategy between Venezuela and Iran, which includes the development of local drones and the possible adoption of long-range kamikaze models.
In a scenario of growing regional tension and international pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s government, these systems not only reinforce the country’s monitoring capacity, but also introduce new risk factors for foreign forces operating in the Caribbean.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: @Currentreport1 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
First evidence of Venezuela having received Iranian Mohajer 6 UAVs.
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