Iran's new strategic weapon against small aircraft

Iran's Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. Photo: AFP

A VNA correspondent in the Middle East reported on November 16 that Iran's Deputy Defense Minister, General Qassem Taqizadeh, said that Iran is producing laser air defense systems and plans to increase the range and accuracy of cruise missiles.

General Taqizadeh confirmed that Iran has acquired laser air defense technology that can be used against small aircraft and drones. According to Taqizadeh, the system has been tested and is currently in production.

Taqizadeh said new digital systems and maps are being used to improve the range and accuracy of the country's cruise missiles, part of a project that will have several testing phases and could be completed in the near future.

Referring to Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, Mr. Taqizadeh said Tehran has almost completed a project to upgrade all surface-to-surface missiles with very precise attack capabilities.

In addition, according to General Taqizadeh, Iran's stealth fighter Qaher F-313 is also being tested further. The Qaher F-313 project was announced in 2013 and has since gone through various stages of testing and development.

On the same day, Iranian Defense Minister General Amir Hatami announced that the only way to effectively deal with sanctions against the Islamic Republic is to rely on strengthening internal strength in all fields, especially the defense sector.

According to General Hatami, Iran's defense sector is reaping many successes in overcoming sanctions against the country. Minister Hatami affirmed that Iran has become a regional power thanks to its influence and resistance.

Mr. Hatami made the above statement at a special conference on sanctions targeting Iran's defense sector. Iran has announced many projects to produce military equipment and defense systems in the context of having to endure sanctions for many years./.