Iran Showcases Domestically-Developed Defense Systems

The Iranian Army has introduced several new, domestically-developed defense systems and weapons.
The Army’s Khatam ul-Anbiya Air Defense Base showcased its latest achievements during the Army Day parade in Tehran, Tasnim news agency reported April 18.
The following is the list of the items on show:
· S200 missile, for targeting flying objects and guided missiles
· Talash missile system with long range and the ability to be synchronized with existing ground-to-air systems
· Jooya radar system, introduced within Mersad missile system, capable of fighting flying objects at low and mid altitude as well as ballistic missiles
· Kavosh radar, another part of Mersad missile system
· Hadi radar, another part of Mersad missile system
· Hog TLV missile, for targeting low and mid-altitude objects
· Rapier missile system, providing low-altitude defense, suitable for securing refineries and nuclear facilities, upgraded with Iranian expertise
· Ya Zahra missile system, for destroying flying objects with different velocities
· Shoulder-launched missile Misaq, infrared homing, suitable for targeting low-altitude blind spots
· DZ intelligence system for collecting Alient system’s signal data
· Baser-2 eavesdropping headquarters vehicle
· Toposcatter telecommunication system capable of communicating up to the tropospheric layer
· Rasul communication system for communicating missile sensor and radar data with commanding headquarters
· Fakoor updated communication system, capable of receiving, processing, and transferring data according to up-to-date methods
· Shahab communication system for secure, long-distance communication
· Central communication system for communicating with military and civil aircraft
· Fath-2 radar system
· 10-Shahrivar passive radar system
· Kheibar reconnaissance system
Over the past decades, the Islamic Republic has domestically increased its military capabilities under international pressure.
Despite international concerns, Tehran has frequently asserted that its military power serves defense exclusively and would be at the service of regional stability. (Cihan/Trend az)