Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Ukraine Finds New Russian Drone with Advanced Iranian Tech
Imagine Russia is using advanced remote-controlled airplanes (drones) in Ukraine.
Some of these drones now have really smart computer brains (AI), good cameras, and a special radio link that lets someone control them from far away in Russia.
These drones also have new tech from Iran that makes them harder to stop.
Even though Russia is making these drones themselves, some of the important parts still come from Iran.
However, if Israel attacks the places in Iran that make these parts, Russia might not get them anymore.
Ukraine discovered a new Russian drone with advanced Iranian-made anti-jamming technology.
The drone has an AI computing platform, a camera, and a radio link, allowing remote operation from Russia.
Experts suggest the drone's components, including the AI and anti-jamming units, come from Iran.
Russia is using Shahed drones based on Iranian designs, manufactured in Russia.
Israeli strikes on Iran may impact future Iranian military equipment supply to Russia.
- Who
- Ukraine found the drone; Russia is using them, and Iran is supplying some of the technology.
- What
- Ukraine found a new Russian drone with advanced Iranian technology.
- When
- The new drone was found recently; Russia has been using Iranian-designed drones for about four years.
- Where
- The drone was discovered in Ukraine; Russia manufactures these drones in central Russia.
- Why
- Russia is improving its drone technology and tactics, including remote operation and anti-jamming capabilities.
Expert Views
Governmental Views
Impact of Israeli Strikes
Expert Views
The new drone technology is from Iran and may affect future supply.
Governmental Views
Experts believe the immediate impact on the Russian drone program could be limited because much of the technology has already been transferred.
- Drone Origin
- Based on Iranian design, manufactured in Russia
- Key Features
- AI computing, advanced camera, radio link, anti-jamming tech
- Anti-Jamming Tech
- Iranian-made
- Remote Control
- Operated from Russia
- Production Started
- 2022, after a deal between Russia and Iran