Iran to Test New Air Defense Systems in Upcoming Drills

A senior Iranian commander said the Islamic Republic will test new air defense systems during a massive naval drill later in December.

Iran to Test New Air Defense Systems in Upcoming Drills

Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili said on Tuesday that the radar and missile systems would be unveiled during “Velayat 93” naval drills in the country’s southern waters.

Iran’s naval forces, the Army’s Air Force and units of Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps will stage the major drills.
For his part, Iran’s Navy commander raised the possibility of a joint naval drill between Iran, Russia and China.

“It is not unlikely that we hold joint drills with those two countries [Russia and China] in future, and it depends on the country’s general policies,” Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said in an interview with al-Alam News Network on Sunday.
He said the country’s naval forces have now gained such a high level of power that can stage joint exercises with the other countries.

The military exercises aim to convey Iran’s message of peace and friendship to regional countries.

In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and has attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.
Iran has repeatedly assured other nations that its military might is based on the country’s defense doctrine of deterrence.