Iran Aria combat robot

Aria (Persian: آریا) is an Iranian combat robot developed by the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces and unveiled on 16 September 2025.^[1]

Aria
Iran unveils "Aria" combat robot
Type	Unmanned ground vehicle
Place of origin	Iran
Service history
In service	2025–present
Used by	Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces
Production history
Designer	Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces
Manufacturer	Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces
Variants	Logistics, Combat, ISR, EOD
Specifications
Main armament	LMG, 7.62 mm MG, Remote controlled, ATGM, loitering munition launcher (Combat variant)
Engine	Internal combustion engine
Drive	Tracked
Ground clearance	200 cm (79 in)
Operational range	2 km (1.2 mi)
Maximum speed	50 km/h (31 mph)

Name

The name Aria or Arya is primarily a gender-neutral name of Persian origin that means Friend, Faithful. The term Aria or Arya appears as early as the Avesta, where it was used by both the people of Iran and their rulers and emperors. Starting from the Sasanian era (226–651 CE), the name Iran—meaning "Land of the Aryans"—and its extended form Iranshahr were officially used to refer to the kingdom.^[2]

Specifications

On September 16, 2025, the Iranian Army introduced Aria, a new tactical combat and reconnaissance robot outfitted with artificial intelligence. This versatile unmanned ground combat vehicle (UGCV) was fully designed and developed by Iranian engineers for battlefield operations. Aria operates remotely on an 8×8 platform and is armed with a 7.62 mm machine gun capable of engaging targets up to 2 kilometers away. It is meant for roles such as reconnaissance, surveillance, fire support, and direct combat missions.^[3][4]

See also

• Iran Heydar combat robot
• THeMIS
• Type-X