Iran to unveil new advanced home-made air defense system: Defense minister

Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran plans to showcase a new advanced air defense system in the near future.

The minister said on Saturday the homegrown military gear has been entirely designed and manufactured by Iranian military specialists.

General Ashtiani emphasized that the creation of this system aligns with the Defense Ministry’s doctrine of surprising the enemy and formulating diverse scenarios for potential future conflicts.

The Iranian general said the Defense Ministry, in conjunction with knowledge-based firms and experts, has been able to design and produce several surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems like Bavar-373 (Belief-373), Khordad 15, Talaash (Endeavor) and Mersad (Ambush) in recent years.

Integration of new missile defense systems and enhancement of deterrence power will help Iran diversify its air defense prowess and expand the engagement capabilities of its Armed Forces, the defense minister stated.