While America is making threats and engaging in activities concerning Iran, including discussions about their presence in the Persian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz, the Abu Mahdi long-range anti-ship cruise missile has been simultaneously deployed to the operational units of the Army and the IRGC.
The Abu Mahdi long-range anti-ship cruise missile, which was developed and constructed a few years ago, has been delivered in large quantities to Iran's naval units. This missile has the capability to operate at extremely long distances, surpassing the range of radars and detection and interception systems. In fact, operational test images of the missile were even published previously.
According to the Commander of the IRGC Navy, the Abu Mahdi missile serves the purpose of keeping the enemy at a distance from the country's coasts. It has the capability to be launched from deep within the country. This missile is effective in countering the enemy's electronic warfare tactics and can be deployed on naval vessels or fired from coastal platforms.
If a ship ventures into a depth of a thousand kilometers and launches the Abu Mahdi missile, which has a range of a thousand kilometers, the enemy or aircraft carrier would be compelled to retreat an additional thousand kilometers.
In such a scenario, the aircraft carrier's planes would lose their effectiveness. This missile is difficult to intercept due to its extremely low flight altitude and extensive range.
Use of AI in Abu Mahdi cruise missile
The Minister of Defense of Iran emphasized that the Ministry of Defense recently conducted a ceremony to introduce the "Abu Mahdi" sea cruise missile. This initiative aligns with the defense doctrine of the Islamic Republic and aims to enhance missile power and defense capabilities. The "Abu Mahdi" missile is considered to be unmatched in its capabilities, making it a unique addition to Iran's arsenal.
He highlighted that artificial intelligence has been incorporated into the flight path design software of the "Abu Mahdi" missile. With the system's mass production, Iran now has the capability to launch attacks on moving sea targets from within the country's territory, even from concealed locations, and at maximum operational speed. This enables the missile to effectively engage and destroy enemy ships, frigates, and destroyers.