Egypt Unveils “Jabbar-150” Drone Inspired by Iran’s Shahed-136
WANA (Nov 29) – An Egyptian defense firm has unveiled a new one-way attack (OWA) drone named “Jabbar-150,” a system that appears to draw significant design inspiration from Iran’s well-known Shahed-136 drone.
According to a report by Defense Arabia, the development marks a major step in Egypt’s push toward building an integrated, domestically produced combat-systems ecosystem.
The unveiling of the Jabbar-150 is being described as a qualitative leap in the modernization of Egypt’s military arsenal, especially ahead of the EDEX 2025 defense exhibition, where Cairo is expected to showcase a range of new military technologies.
The report notes that the Iranian Shahed-136 has become one of the most prominent attack drones in modern warfare due to its balance of technical simplicity and battlefield effectiveness. Its compact airframe and low radar cross-section make early detection and interception difficult—particularly when deployed in swarms during large-scale strikes.
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Powered by a small engine that provides steady speed and a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers, the drone is designed to carry a medium-sized warhead capable of delivering maximum damage on impact.
Despite having more basic sensors compared to more advanced and expensive systems, the Shahed’s low production cost and ease of launch have made it an effective tool for exhausting and disrupting enemy air-defense networks. It is frequently used alongside other strike systems, serving as a first-wave platform to weaken defenses ahead of ballistic-missile or precision-guided-munition attacks.
The drone primarily relies on satellite navigation systems (GPS/GNSS) and simplified terminal guidance algorithms, enabling it to strike fixed targets with reasonable accuracy. Its strength, the report adds, lies in its production philosophy: widespread use of commercially available components and straightforward technologies allows for affordable mass manufacturing.
In recent years, Iranian drones have drawn international attention. U.S. President Donald Trump, during a visit to Qatar, publicly commented on Iranian drone capabilities, after which the Pentagon displayed its own reproduction of a Shahed-type drone. Media reports have also indicated that China has developed a drone inspired by the Iranian Shahed series.
An Iranian drone is displayed during the International Book Fair in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
