Army Air Defense

Syrian air defense confronts hostile targets over Massyaf sky

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Syrian air defense intercepted hostile targets over “Massyaf” sky in western part of Syria’s Hama province on Saturday.

Syrian air defense confronts Zionists' aggression on Damascus

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Syrian army's air defense system confronted the Israeli regime's missile attack in areas on the outskirts of Damascus on Monday morning.

Iraqi air defense intercepts US drone over Samarra

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – An Iraqi security source said on Saturday afternoon that the Iraqi air defense prevented a reconnaissance drone belonging to the US coalition from flying over Samarra in Salah al-Din province.

Russia's air defense 'trump card against NATO, US attacks'

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A Chinese media outlet reported that if the United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) attack Russia, they will face a major catastrophe due to Russia’s advanced air defense systems.

Iran Army Air Defense monitoring airspace incessantly: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Emphasizing that ignorance of air defense in protecting airspace of the country ‘unjustifiable’, the Deputy Coordinator of Air Defense Force said that airspace of the country is continuously monitored by the force.

Navy chief cmdr.:

Iran has upper hand on battlefield to confront enemy

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Referring to the aims of holding the 'Zolfaghar 1400’ drill in the southeast of the country, Iran’s Army Navy commander said that today, Iran has the upper hand on the battlefield in case of confrontation with an enemy.

Iran Army Air Defense unveils Hormuz Radar, Shams Simulator

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Army Air Defense Force has unveiled the 'Hormuz' Radar and 'Shams' Simulator on Saturday.

Iran monitoring air borders by completely indigenous systems

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Stating that Iran is monitoring the air borders with the use of completely indigenous systems, the Air Defense Deputy Commander said that all the flights are under the control of the Army Air Defense Force.

Iran’s Army air defense ready to confront any threat: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Chief Commander Maj. Gen. Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that air defense is ready to confront any kind of threat with its utmost power.

Iran Army Air Defense unveils two new achievements

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Two new achievements of the Iran Army Air Defense Forces were unveiled on Wednesday in the presence of the Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard.

Brig. Gen. Sabahifard:

Air defense progresses in research field ‘quite tangible’

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Commander of Army Air Defense Force said that salient progresses and achievements made in the research fields are completely ‘tangible’.

Home-made Mersad-16 missile system tested successfully

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – On the eve of Army Air Defense Day, the Iranian Army successfully test-fired a new generation of the homegrown Mersad-16 missile system in the Dasht-e Kavir in the north-central province of Semnan.

Dep. army cmdr. predicts bright future for Iran air defense

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The Deputy Commander of the Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Elhami has predicted a bright future for the country in the field of air defense.

Syrian air defense confronts Zionist regime’s attack in Homs

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Syrian Army’s air defense downed several rockets fired by Israeli army in sky of western Damascus areas and south of Homs.

Brig. Gen. Sabahifard:

Enemies not dare to test high power of Iran’s air defense

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force said that the unwise enemies do not dare to look greedily and test high power of Iran’s air defense force thanks to the presence of competent commanders in the Air Defense Force.

Syrian air defense system downs all Israeli missiles

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Russian Army announced that all missiles fired by the Israeli regime's fighter jets into Syria’s province of Homs were shot down by Russian-made air defense systems.

Air defense at forefront of creating security in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Ghader Rahimzadeh said that air defense is at the forefront of creating security in the country.

“Joshan” missile system to become operational this year: Cmdr

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Stating that Army’s Air Defense Force is equipped with emerging sciences such as ‘laser’ and ‘quantum’, the Deputy Commander of the force said that ‘Joshan’ missile system will be put into operation by year end.

Brig. Gen. Sabahifard:

Air Defense Force to respond to enemy threat at highest level

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran's Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said that Air Defense Force has the ability to respond to any enemy threat at the highest level.

Iran Air Defense Force unveils 'Bahman' radar system

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Two home-grown achievements, including the 'Bahman' radar system and 'Nejat' Mobile operating room, were unveiled by Air Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday.

Syria’s air defenses confront Israeli missile aggression

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Syrian army air defenses intercepted an Israeli missile aggression on a number of targets over southern region and shot down the majority of them.

Iran to increase defense power as threat heightens: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense said that Iran will increase its defense power as enemy's threat heightens in the country simultaneously.

Brig. Gen. Dadras:

Iran relying on homegrown equipment to counter threats

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) –The Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army noted that unlike some Persian Gulf States dependent on Western countries, Iran is relying on its homegrown military equipment to counter any threats.

Army Air Defense unveils two new radar projects

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard unveiled two new radar projects dubbed "Soroush" and "Misagh" on Thursday.

Army cmdr.:

Iran's air defense enjoying high position in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Referring to the achievements of country's air defense in recent years, Iranian Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said that Iran's air defense has a high position in the region.

Iran Army unveils two radar systems

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The two radar systems will boost the Iranian air defense ability to guard the sky against enemies’ threats.

MoD delivers three types of UAVs to boost country’s security

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Defense on Saturday mass delivered three types of UAVs, which enjoy various capabilities, to the Iranian Army to ensure the security of the country.

Battle to continue till surrender of the Arrogance: Army Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the battle against dominating powers will go on till they give in.