The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will soon be equipped with a number of new air defence systems, Iran’s Defence Minister brigadier general Ahmad Vahidi said.
The nation recently tested two indigenous mid-range Hawk missiles, part of the Mersad air defence system, which are expected to boost the country’s air defence power, according to Fars News Agency.
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The air defence unit sentinels were recently equipped with advanced man-portable, shoulder-fired rocket launchers and advanced drone-detecting radars that are capable of destroying hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Iran has been producing its own tanks, armoured personnel carriers, missiles and fighter planes since 1992.
