Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Israeli media citing security official: The Madleen vessel is 300 km from the coast of Gaza, we will decide what to do with it; it will not get to Gaza.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: four martyrs, 70 injured by IOF fire near aid center west of Rafah, southern Gaza.
The Mujahideen Movement: The two were killed along with dozens of others from their family in a cowardly Zionist assassination that targeted the Sabra neighborhood today
The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement mourns the martyrdom of its Secretary-General, Asaad Attiya Abu Sharia "Abu Al-Sheikh", along with his brother Ahmad
Abu Zaid: I believe that the Iranian operation was multi-layered, combining cyber and electronic attacks with coordinated on-the-ground infiltrations by agents
Abu Zaid: Usually, archives of such sensitivity are typically protected by a full-scale security system, but it appears that Iranian intelligence managed to make use of a gap in it
Strategic military expert Nidal Abu Zaid: Iran has stripped "Israel" of the superiority and deterrence long boasted by its security minister, chief of staff, and other top officials
Fallahpour: Iran may use these documents in its battle with the United States and Western countries over its nuclear program
Fallahpour: Iran may have obtained additional documents related to "Israel's" regional projects, not just its nuclear program
Fallahpour: The coming weeks will be full of surprises, as Iran has forced Israeli intelligence agencies into a state of psychological exhaustion

IRGC equipped with long-range AI-empowered cruise missile

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News Website
  • 25 Jul 2023 14:44
3 Min Read

The Abu Mahdi cruise missiles incorporate AI tech in the software governing its flight path and command and control systems.

  • x
  • IRGC equipped with long-range AI-empowered cruise missile
    A batch of Abu Mahdi cruise missiles showcased by the Iranian military, June 25, 2023 (Iranian Media)

In an official ceremony held on Tuesday morning, that was attended by high-ranking military officials, Iran showcased the AI-equipped long-range cruise missile 

Developed by military experts at the Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), the missile is named in homage to the former deputy head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units, Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis who was assassinated alongside Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, in a US drone strike in early January 2020.

Abu Mahdi as the first long-range naval cruise missile whose trajectory definition and command-and-control systems have been equipped with artificial intelligence, the missile can streak at low altitudes for radar-evading maneuvers and alter its course and height in midair. pic.twitter.com/7LNJefYIpI

— Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) July 25, 2023

The Abu Mahdi cruise missile exhibits a range of over one thousand kilometers, making it capable of striking designated targets with precision.

Its versatility allows it to be launched from various platforms, including sea, land, and air, providing the Iranian armed forces with a larger margin of operational flexibility.

A ceremony was held to mark the joining of Abu Mahdi anti ship missiles into service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (NEDAJA) & IRGC-N (NEDSA)

With a range of 1000km, it is the longest range AShM in Iranian service & can engage vessels far beyond the Persian gulf pic.twitter.com/tPAvn2cAhJ

— Iran Defense|نیروهای مسلح جمهوری اسلامی ایران (@IranDefense) July 25, 2023

Related News

Iran vows broad retaliation if 'Israel' targets nuclear program: Excl.

IRGC commander warns Iran would 'open gates of hell' on 'Israel'

One of the standout features of the Abu Mahdi missile lies in its integration of artificial intelligence in the software governing its flight path and command and control systems.

Read more: US, 'Israel', France threatened by Iran's new Khorramshahr-4 missile.

A report by the Jerusalem Post back in May warned that Iran's unveiling of the Khorramshahr-4 long-range ballistic missile adds to the "plethora of options when it comes to fielding weapons that can threaten Israel, the US."

In its report, the Israeli newspaper said that Iran has been "developing missiles since the 1980s, and today the country continues to increase the range and precision of its missiles," as the latest version of Khorramshahr-4 — a high precision self-guided missile that boasts a range of 2000km when armed with a payload of 1500kg — has alerted "Israel" and Western governments.

In its lengthy report, the Jerusalem Post voiced out Israeli worries regarding the various missiles and weapons systems that Iran holds in its arsenal as well as continued work on "missiles that can launch satellites and it is working on cruise missiles and precision-guided munitions," which Iran produces locally through its defense and aerospace institutions.

The Israeli media outlet pointed to a report from the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies that examined Iran's missile arsenal including medium-ranged "Emad, Ghadr-1, Khorromashahr, Sejil, and Shahab 3 as well as short-range ballistic missiles Zolfaghar, Tondar-69, Shahab-2, Shahab-1, Qiam-1, Fateh-110 and Fateh-313."

When compared to other models the new Khorramashahr-4 missiles hold the longest range as the Emad and Ghadr models hold a range of 1700 km and 1950 km respectively while other satellite-carrying missiles were able to record a range of 500 km in vertical ascension. 

Read more: Iran dismisses Western concerns over new Khorramshahr-4 missile

  • IRGC
  • Cruise Missile
  • Iran

Most Read

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam meets with US envoy Morgan Ortagus in Beirut on April 5, 2025 (Dalati Nohra via AP)AP)

Morgan Ortagus to exit US role in Lebanon amid policy shift

  • Politics
  • 1 Jun 2025
A Palestinian woman mourns as she embraces the body of her daughter Mayar Abu Odeh, 8, who was killed in an Israeli army strike on Gaza. at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP)

French port workers block arms shipment to 'Israel' amid Gaza genocide

  • Politics
  • 4 Jun 2025
The logo of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence (wikidata)

Iran acquired thousands of sensitive Israeli documents: Exclusive

  • Politics
  • 7 Jun 2025
New Syrian group claims Golan strike, vows resistance to 'Israel'

New Syrian group claims Golan strike, vows resistance to 'Israel'

  • Politics
  • 4 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/pentagon-chief--nato-likely-to-back-trump-s-5--defence-spend
Politics

Europe spent $3 trillion on defense, but got little in return - FT

Power, parties, and scandal: Trump’s ties to Epstein: Telegraph
Europe

Power, parties, and scandal: Trump’s ties to Epstein - The Telegraph

Eilat port as seen from the sea, occupied Palestine, March 12 2009 (wikimedia commons)
Politics

YAF operations forced 80% plunge in Eilat port revenues in 2024

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges
Europe

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS