Yak-130 fighter jet ends its first mission successfully Zolfaqar 2025 drill

TABNAK, Feb. 24 – Destroying enemy drones Yak-130 fighter jet ended its first operation in Zolfaqar 2025 drill successfully.

News ID: 6044

Date: 24 February 2025 - 12:02

Along with two Mig-29 fighter jets the Yak- 130 fired advance missile and intercepted and targeted enemy drones.

spokesman of the drill Brigadier General Alireza Sheikh said, "The Yak fighter jet, along with two MiG-29 fighters, participated in the operation to intercept and destroy the target drone."

"The pilots of the MiG-29 fighter jets, with great skill, succeeded in identifying and intercepting the target drone. The Yak-130 fighter jet then completely destroyed the drone by firing advanced missiles. This operation demonstrated the high coordination and capabilities of the Army Air Force in carrying out complicated air missions," the spokesman said.

"The debut of the Yak-130 fighter jet in this exercise is considered a milestone in demonstrating the capabilities of the Army Air Force. This fighter jet, with its modern design and high operational capabilities, was able to demonstrate impressive and remarkable performance in its debut," General Sheikh continued to say.

"The successful participation of the Yak-130 fighter jets in this exercise promises wider use of this fighter jet in future missions and further strengthening the country's defense capabilities," he concluded.