Tehran has been intensifying its military activity and preparedness with a series of drills for its ground, air and naval forces.

so at least six aircraft (five according to some sources) have already been delivered. Images and videos of the first batch Yak-130s, based at the 8th Fighter Base in Isfahan, emerged in Sep. 2023.

The Yak-130, originally designed as a dual-role trainer and light attack aircraft by Russia's Yakovlev, has been heralded as a game-changer for Iran's aviation capabilities. Acquired in August 2023, ...

In an aerial operation during the war game on Monday, the Yak-130 military aircraft of the Air Force flew in tandem with two MiG-29 fighter jets to intercept and shoot down a drone. The Yak-130 ...

A separate Navy contract for its version of the NGAD fighter is still under competition between Northrop Grumman and Boeing.

As the Zolfaqar 1403 military exercise continues in full swing along the southern shores of Iran, the Yak-130 fighter jets participated in a joint air operation for the first time and showcased some ...

Footage from Iranian media shows the country's Yak-130 in action. Credit: Iran/Tasnim News Agency Iran’s Air Force has for the first time the demonstrated the combat capabilities of its Russian ...

Along with two Mig-29 fighter jets the Yak- 130 fired advance missile and intercepted and targeted enemy drones. spokesman of the drill Brigadier General Alireza Sheikh said, "The Yak fighter jet, ...