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As Iranian officials muddy the water, experts told Breaking Defense that Tehran’s “reliance on Turkish assistance in such scenarios suggests potential shortcomings” in the Islamic Republic’s own aerial capabilities.
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“The radar program will also prove critical for the nation’s advanced strategic drone programs,” one expert said.
By Agnes Helou