Iran has launched new exercises in the country's western and northern air defense zones including Fordow and Khondab which host uranium enrichment and heavy water facilities.
The drills – dubbed Eqtedar or “might” in Farsi - began on Sunday in completely real battlefield environments, with the air defense force of the Army playing a central role under the command of the country's integrated air defense network, IRNA reported.
It features offensive and defensive missions by missile, radar, electronic warfare, electronic intelligence and reconnaissance units, as well as deception systems of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force, along with the Air Force's manned and unmanned aircraft.
During the drills, the Air Defense Force will defend critical sites against simulated aerial and missile attacks.
It will also conduct reconnaissance, identification, interception, and engagement operations against mocked enemy and repel offensive assaults.
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