Iran unveils new air defense systems

June 21, 1998 - 0:0

TEHRAN -- A number of Iran’s homegrown air defense systems, including upgraded radars and electronic warfare equipment, were unveiled in exhibition on Saturday at the presence of Farzad Esmaili, the commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Unit.

One of the unveiled products was the upgraded model of the Keyhan (Cosmos) radar, Tasnim reported. According to Esmaili, this new version is a fully mobile radar system with high resolution.

A variety of ground-based radar jamming systems were also unveiled in the exhibition.

General Esmaili also unveiled a domestically-made IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe) system. He said the system can distinguish friendly forces from the enemy by detecting 100 targets simultaneously.

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