Iran unveils new Air Defense System

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Iran unveils new Air Defence System

The Iranian Defence Ministry has presented its new domestically-designed air defense system Khordad 15, capable of shooting down six targets at the same time, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami.

According to the Tasnim news agency, the new air defense system, equipped with phased array radar and independent launch pads, can detect both warplanes and intruding drones within a range of 150 kilometers (93 miles) and track them at a range of 120 kilometers, 

The Iranian defense minister also stated that the Khordad 15 system paired with Sayyad-3 long-range missiles, is capable of detecting targets within a range of 85 kilometers and hitting them at a range of 45 kilometers.

The new air defense system can spot six targets simultaneously and due to its high-level mobility, the military can prepare to open fire in less than 5 minutes.

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