When Rifles Go Airborne: Iraq’s New Combat Drone Brings Rifle Firepower Aloft

A new multi-mission drone mounted with an infantry rifle has emerged as Iraq's latest push to pair all-day airborne surveillance with integrated firepower support.

The country’s National Security Service (INSS) recently unveiled the “SARA 1,” a lightweight unmanned aerial system configured to provide direct battlefield fire support.

Official footage shows a quadcopter design with thermal imaging cameras for night and low-visibility operations.

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