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Russia is seeking surveillance drones from Iran, a top Biden aide says

WASHINGTON — President Biden’s national security adviser said on Monday that Russia is seeking hundreds of surveillance drones from Iran, including those capable of firing missiles, to use in the war in Ukraine.

The official, Jake Sullivan, said it was unclear whether Iran had already sent any of the remotely piloted systems to Russia, but said that the United States had information that indicated Iran was preparing to train Russian troops to use them as soon as this month.

“Our information indicates that the Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred U.A.V.s, including weapons-capable U.A.V.s on an expedited timeline,” Mr. Sullivan told reporters at the White House, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles.

https://tnewstimes.com/2022/07/11/world/russia-is-seeking-surveillance-drones-from-iran-a-top-biden-aide-says
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spjennifer · 56-60, T
Says a lot about Russia's military hardware if they're buying drones from Iran, the Ukrainians don't have to much to worry about them. Iran isn't exactly known for it's advanced development of any military hardware...
@spjennifer Drones haven't really been cutting edge for decades at this point and it has likely more to do with both production requirements and it also is not something that the USAF can go after without starting a second unwinnable war. Strategically it is smart.

Russian drone technology has largely be focused on lard vehicles. It is why the T14 MBT is the first tank built to eventually replace the crew entirely.