Shahed-136 / Geran-2
The Shahed-136 is an Iranian-designed one-way attack UAV. Russia uses the Geran-2 designation for its domestically produced version. Official US and UN reporting identifies Iranian Shahed-series UAVs in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Current US defense analysis also identifies Shahed-136 as a major Iranian system used against US forces and interests during the 2026 Iran war.
Shahed-136 / Geran-2 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA); Russian production under the Geran-2 name |
|---|---|
| Origin | Iran / Russia |
| Category | One-way attack UAV |
| Role | One-way attack UAV used for long-range strike missions. |
| Aliases | Shahed-136 · Geran-2 |
| Evidence status | Confirmed system use |
What the public record establishes
Official US and UN reporting identifies Iranian Shahed-series UAVs in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Current US defense analysis also identifies Shahed-136 as a major Iranian system used against US forces and interests during the 2026 Iran war.
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Family hub versus this profile
This page is the canonical profile for Shahed-136 / Geran-2 as a named war system.
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Wars covered
- Russia–Ukraine War — 2014–present; full-scale invasion from February 2022
- 2026 Iran War — February 2026–present
Shahed-136 / Geran-2 FAQ
Who makes the Shahed-136 / Geran-2?
Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA); Russian production under the Geran-2 name
Where has the Shahed-136 / Geran-2 been documented?
Russia–Ukraine War; 2026 Iran War
Is the Shahed-136 / Geran-2 identification fully confirmed?
Confirmed system use. This status applies to the level of evidence described on this page, not to every individual battlefield claim.