Shahed-136 drones were the centerpiece of Iran’s attack Saturday on Israel. Iran, in its first direct attack on Israel, launched a five-hour barrage of drones and missiles, in response to an ...

We detailed just such a potential application of the Shahed-136 here. Much closer to the front lines, it could also work within line-of-sight of a control station or a relay, the latter of which ...

Intelligence has also recorded several significant modifications in the design of Shahed-136 (“Geran-2,” “Harpia”) drones since early 2025. These include the introduction of a new warhead weighing 90 ...

Shahed 136: An upgraded version of the Shahed 131, offering an extended range of approximately 2,500 kilometers and a larger warhead capacity. Its precision and impact make it a formidable asset in ...