Iran Mourns Raisi Amid Concerns Over UAV Capabilities and Aging Fleet
The recent helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi highlighted a significant disparity between Iranian and Turkish UAV capabilities. Turkey's advanced AKINCI drone was reportedly used to locate the crash site, showcasing its superior thermal and night-vision technology. In contrast, Iran's reliance on Turkish assistance suggests potential shortcomings in its own drone technology, particularly in night vision and thermal imaging. This incident underscores the broader technological gap between the two nations' UAV capabilities, with Turkey emerging as a leader in drone technology while Iran's drones remain less sophisticated but cost-effective.