Iran Announces New Iranian-made Warplane
 
 
Iran declared today that an Iranian-made warplane, called Saegheh (lightning in Persian) has become operational after successfully finishing a test flight during the massive military exercise held in the northwestern part of the country. Iranian news agency, Fars, reported that the one-seater jet successfully completed an operational flight and launched an air-to-surface missile, officially adding it to the ranks of the Iranian air force.

It was also reported that Iranian-made laser-guided bombs, named Raad, were also tested during the exercise. According to the report, the bombs were launched at ground targets and hit them precisely.