The Iranian Defense Minister said that the ministry has started manufacturing homemade helicopters, APA reports citing Iran Press.
Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani told reporters on the sidelines of the cabinet session on Wednesday that the defense ministry of Iran has begun the production of homemade helicopters.
Currently, the Shahed 285 is a light attack/reconnaissance helicopter developed in Iran. It was built by Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) and was unveiled on May 24, 2009.