Iran Showcases Upgraded Shahed Drones — Jet Engines, Infrared Seekers & Mobile Platforms Pt.2

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New footage reveals significant advancements in Iran’s Shahed drone family:

—This footage reveals the Shahed-36, a newly developed variant launched horizontally from a box truck outfitted with a modified cargo container.

This platform holds up to five drones & enables rapid, sequential launches, enhancing Iran’s mobility, tactical flexibility, and capacity for coordinated saturation strikes.

— The first video features the Shahed-136 equipped with a mini jet engine and an infrared imager seeker, launched from a pickup truck-mounted rail system — a notable upgrade in both propulsion and targeting precision.

This video provides a breakdown of these developments, what they reveal about Iran’s drone doctrine, and the potential impact on regional conflict dynamics.