Iran Unveils Anti-Drone 'Jumping Mines' Technology

Iran has deployed new booby-traps designed to target and destroy helicopters and drones, The Caspian Post reports citing foreign media.

According to Defence Index, the Jaljaleh anti-drone mine is capable of shooting down airborne targets at an altitude of up to 350 meters.

When detonated, an explosive radius of approximately 5 meters is formed, and fragments fly up to 15 meters.

This poses a threat to low-flying drones and slow-moving aerial targets.

Back in 2024, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps demonstrated a new type of jumping mine.

At the time, it was noted that it hits targets at a distance of about 300 meters and in the final phase moves at a speed of up to 2000 meters per second.

These characteristics make it useful against enemy helicopters and drones operating at low altitudes.

Experts suggest that the Jaljaleh is based on YM-J-AHM and YM-J-AHM2 anti-helicopter mines.

These models are designed to combat airborne helicopters approaching at low altitudes to land troops. When installing the YM-J-AHM, engineers take into account that the helicopter will pass over it at an altitude of approximately 150-200 meters.

The YM-J-AHM2 mine is activated at an altitude of 250-300 meters and hits the target with small fragments, which increases the likelihood of hitting the helicopter.

Such systems are equipped with acoustic sensors that detect engine noise and determine the approach of air targets.

This year, Iran also introduced a technology for launching unmanned aerial vehicles from an underwater position, which could be an important milestone in the development of unmanned aircraft carriers.