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Iran unveils Arash-3 AI-guided kamikaze drone

Bottom line

Iran has unveiled the Arash-3 kamikaze drone, a larger variant of the Arash-2 featuring a 100-150kg warhead and AI-guidance, according to Russian military reporting.

Why it matters

The integration of AI guidance and a significantly larger warhead (100-150kg) suggests a shift toward heavier, more autonomous loitering munitions that could threaten hardened NATO air defense assets or large-scale infrastructure with greater precision and destructive power.

Russian sources report that Iran has publicly displayed the Arash-3, a new kamikaze drone that is physically larger than the previously known Arash-2. The system is equipped with a 100-150kg warhead and utilizes an AI-guidance system, distinguishing it from purely GPS or optical guided predecessors. It is powered by a piston engine. This represents a potential escalation in the payload and autonomy capabilities of Iranian-supplied loitering munitions.

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Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Telegram channel, Russian side:Военный осведомитель (Military Informant)source Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    Иран показал новый дрон-камикадзе Arash-3 . По сравнению с предыдущей версией Arash-2, новый дрон стал заметно крупнее и теперь оснащается 100-150 кг боевой частью , а также использует ИИ в системе наведения. Двигатель остался поршневым. Военный Осведомитель

NamedArash-3Arash-2Topicsdronesiran

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Robot War (2026). Iran unveils Arash-3 AI-guided kamikaze drone. Hetzner OSINT, 23 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-23--iran-unveils-arash-3-ai-guided-kamikaze-drone/

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