News - Middle East: Iran has the largest and most powerful fleet of military helicopters in West Asia, equipped with sophisticated munitions designed for rapid action in actual combat, the commander of the Airborne Division of the Iranian Army Ground Force has said.

Speaking at a press briefing in Tehran on Saturday, Second Brigadier General Yousef Qorbani stated that his force has achieved a high level of combat readiness despite Western sanctions.
He lauded Iranian military experts and technicians for manufacturing a broad range of helicopter components, saying combat choppers operated by the Army's Airborne Division have been furnished with state-of-the-art equipment to effectively counter potential threats.
The commander said Iranian military helicopters are armed with long-range and fire-and-forget missiles, giving them pinpoint accuracy. Once launched, these missiles can destroy enemy targets within a mere three seconds, he added.
Furthermore, Brigadier General Qorbani highlighted the swift response capabilities of the Iranian Army's helicopters, noting that they can reach threat areas within the operational radius of their bases in just two hours.