The Air Defense Unit in Tehran -Iran’s Altesh started the second stage of military exercises in the southwestern part, part of the large -scale national training that began earlier this year.
According to a statement published by the air defense unit, this exercise includes strategies such as hostile target detection, identification, interruption, involvement, and destruction.
The first stage was held last month in major areas, including air defense zones in the western part of Iran. Some of them include the practice of downing the bunker buster on the national nuclear site.
The second phase uses radar devices produced in Iran and expanded observation networks to detect and identify incoming calls.
The command and control center have added a statement that, along with the Survey of Signals and Electrical Optical, adopts both active and passive indigenous radar systems to monitor the exercise area.
Among the systems operated on Tuesday, there were homemade Mazid and Josan air defense missile systems.
Iran’s joint airproof base supervises exercises aimed at integrating efforts from both the Air Defense Force and the Air Force.
The Iranian army conducts daily annual exercises according to detailed schedules in various regions of the country.
National officials repeatedly emphasize that Iran does not hesitate to enhance military abilities, including missile abilities, to completely defend.
They also emphasize that Iran’s military and defense capabilities are never subject to negotiations.
“Iranian air defense operation and effective”
In an interview with TEHRAN TIMES, MEHDI BAKHTIARI, a military expert, led to the goal behind such training.
“Mainly, these exercises are intended to test and evaluate the army from tactically and equipment viewpoints. This will conduct a scenario -driven test and make an error correction. That is included, “he said.
Bakhtiari emphasized the international purpose of these training.
“There were many reports claiming that Iranian air defense systems were destroyed following the Israeli bombing in October 2024, and the country’s airspace had been defenseless. This exercise was the national air defense system. Shows that it is completely effective and effective, “he added.
He also provides insights on specific systems used in exercises, and the “Mazid” air defense system is designed to attract low -altitude targets such as cruise missiles and drones, but “15 KHORDAD” and “Joshan”. Various advanced targets stated that systems such as can be involved.
Bakhtiari pointed out that the “Joshan” system uses a passive radar, so that it does not release the signal, avoiding detection by the enemy’s anti -radar system, and strengthening operation security.
“Our current air defense capabilities are designed to cover all of these threats. The issues brought by trajectory and cruise missiles always exist, requiring continuous investment and technology progress.” He said.
Bakhtiari emphasized the complicated task of defending ballistic missiles and focused on the difficulties of the most advanced air defense system from various countries.
He quoted Iran’s successful Operation II against Israel as an appropriate illustration in October 2024. In the attack, a huge number of Iran’s missiles were targeted in occupied areas, despite the multiple regions and non -areas that are approaching Israel’s assistance.