Iran tests Russian-made air defense system

Tehran: Iran successfully test-fired a sophisticated Russian-made air defense system, the official IRNA news agency reported  Saturday, reports AP.
The report said the test of the S-300 system came during a recent military exercise named Damvand, the name of Iran's highest mountain.
It said the test targeted various flying objects including missiles. With a range of up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) the S-300 is capable of simultaneously tracking and striking multiple targets.
Russia delivered the S-300 system to Iran in 2016, nearly 10 years after the initial contract had been signed. Iran signed the $800 million contract to buy the S-300 missile system in 2007, but Russia suspended their delivery three years later because of strong objections from the United States and Israel.

 

Iran tests Russian-made air defense system

Tehran: Iran successfully test-fired a sophisticated Russian-made air defense system, the official IRNA news agency reported Saturday, reports AP. The report said the test of the S-300 system came during a recent military exercise named Damvand, the name of Irans highest mountain. It said the test targeted various flying objects including missiles. With a range of up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) the S-300 is capable of simultaneously tracking and striking multiple targets. Russia delivered the S-300 system to Iran in 2016, nearly 10 years after the initial contract had been signed. Iran signed the $800 million contract to buy the S-300 missile system in 2007, but Russia suspended their delivery three years later because of strong objections from the United States and Israel.