Army Air Defense

Syrian air defense repels Israeli missiles over Homs

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Syrian air defense systems shot down missiles fired from Israeli fighter jets in the Syrian Homs province, Syrian sources reported.

Zolfaghar 1401 joint drills;

Majid, Khatam air defense systems target hostile drones

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – In the Zolfaghar 1401 joint drills, the Iranian air defense systems including the low-altitude ‘Majid’ air defense missile system and ‘Khatam’ artillery fire control system targeted a range of aerial targets successfully.

Iran among world’s top powers in producing air defense equip.

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense said that Iran benefiting from domestic experts and scientists is among the top countries in the world in terms of constructing the most sophisticated air defense equipment.

Homegrown “SEPEHR” radar to become operational soon: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) –Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense Brigadier General Alireza Elhami said that the domestically-manufactured “SEPEHR” radar with a range of 3,000km will be put into operation in very near future.

Final test of Bavar 373 air defense within next few days

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force said Friday that the final test of the homegrown Bavar 373 air defense system will be carried out in the next few days and the range of the system will top 300 km.

New defense systems to be joined Air Defense Combat Org.

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Head of the Army's Air Defense Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization said that new sophisticated defense systems will be joined the Army Air Defense Combat Organization.

Russian army to receive S-500 air defense systems

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Russia’s Defense Ministry and the Almaz-Antey defense manufacturer signed a contract on the delivery of the latest S-500 air defense systems to the Russian troops.

Russia air defense shot down 2 Ukrainian drones near Kursk

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Russian air defense systems shot down two Ukrainian Strizh drones on approach to Kursk, there were no casualties, a local official said.

Army air defense to unveil 300 km range missiles soon

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) –  Stating that missiles with a range of 300 km will be unveiled by army air defense, Brigadier General Elhami says that increasing the missile capability of the Army and the IRGC is one of the requirements of deterrence power.

Brig. Gen. Elhami:

Air Defense plays key role in changing regional equations

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense Brigadier General Alireza Elhami said that the Air Force plays a valuable role in changing the military equations at the region.

Iran Army observes all enemies moves in Persian Gulf: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says that army radars and air defense systems constantly monitor the enemies' movements in the region, esp. in the Persian Gulf.

Iran 'undisputed air defense power in region': Brig. Gen.

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force said that Iran has developed an independent and undisputed power in the air defense field in the region.

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.