Tehran, YJC. Official says Iran’s air forces are going to hold a special series of exercises this year.
Commander of the Khatam ul-Anbiya air defense stated "We had
good progress both in terms of quality and quantity in air defense. A special series
of exercises is considered for this year which is not like any of the drills so
far held.”
Providing comments on actions taken in the past year Brigadier
General Farzad Esmaili stated "With the decree and direct supervision of the Supreme
Leader numerous sites were added to the country’s defense system in strategic
spots.”
He added "Last year there was much good advancement in
combat power as well as in designing, producing and strengthening various radar
systems. The Arash, Dahom Shahrivar, and Moragheb systems are among such
advancements.”
He also pointed to the Talash missile project, Mersad 2
missile, and Shalamche mid-altitude missile, adding "Thanks to our defense
industry specialists and the efforts of the air defense base staff right now
the base is highly powerful at all levels.