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Iran launches new phase of air defense drills, tests Majid missile

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 4 Feb 2025 15:36
2 Min Read

Iran's air defense drill enters its second phase, focusing on southwestern airspace protection, testing the "Majid" missile system, and enhancing cyber defense and communication networks against hostile threats.

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  • In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian Army on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, a missile is launched during a military drill in southern Iran. (Iranian Army via AP)
    In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian Army, on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, a missile is launched during a military drill in southern Iran. (Iranian Army via AP)

The second phase of a large-scale air defense drill involving Iranian forces commenced on Tuesday, concentrating on safeguarding the southwestern airspace, Tasnim reported.

During the exercise, air defense units executed tactics to detect, track, intercept, and neutralize hostile targets across southwest and central Iran.

Iran’s domestically developed Majid air defense missile system played a key role in this phase, successfully downing various types of unmanned aircraft.

Destruction of hostile drones by the firing of the Majid system during the Army's Air Defense Power Exercise#Iran #IRGC pic.twitter.com/jgg1dDbPZX

— Iran's military magazine (@iranmilitary_en) February 4, 2025

The drill also assessed the effectiveness of secure, multi-layered communication networks connecting defense systems and command centers. Additionally, cyber defense measures were implemented to safeguard radar, missile, and communication networks.

On February 2, the Defense Ministry unveiled an enhanced version of the Bavar 373 air defense missile system.

"The launcher stations have been equipped with separate radar systems, providing independent target detection, tracking, and fire control," officials stated, emphasizing that each launcher can now operate autonomously without relying on a central radar.

In recent years, Iranian military engineers have made significant progress in developing indigenous defense systems, achieving self-sufficiency in weapons production.

Read more: Iran competes with world's top 5 leaders in air defense capabilities

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