TEHRAN – The Iranian Army successfully test-fired a new generation of Mersad-16 missiles in north central province of Semnan on Tuesday morning.

The missile test took place on the eve of Army Air Defense Day, which falls on September 1.

The missile precisely hit the designated target.

The Mersad-16 missile system enjoys new technology, an air defense official said. He added it is able to counter electronic warfare and simultaneously engage with several hostile targets.