The Iranian Ministry of Defense has unveiled a sophisticated anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defense system as well as a low-altitude air defense (LAAD) system entirely designed and manufactured by the country’s military experts and specialists, reports Press TV.
The new arrivals were showcased during a ceremony in Tehran on Saturday with Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani in attendance.
Homegrown Arman (Aspiration) anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defense system, also known as Tactical Sayyad (Hunter), reportedly can detect and track 24 targets at a distance of 180 kilometers away and simultaneously deal with six to 12 targets within a range of 120 kilometers.
It is said to be furnished with short-range self-protection capabilities in comparison with Khordad-3 and Khordad-15 systems.
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