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\u201cWe tried to perform what we expected the enemies would do in real-world conditions in the form of preplanned scenarios during the [Eqtedar (Authority) 1403] war game. Fortunately, encouraging results and fairly valuable achievements were obtained,\u201d Major General Hossein Salami said on Tuesday, PressTV reported.<\/p>\n
He added that the Iranian Armed Forces have made impressive progress in the field of air defense over the past few months.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince this domain of our defense capabilities is among the most determining spheres, it was necessary to once again exhibit the capabilities of air defense systems in a nearly real-world and very precise situation,\u201d Salami pointed out.<\/p>\n
Also on Tuesday, the IRGC Aerospace Force employed a new air defense missile system equipped with loitering munitions during the Eqtedar 1403 drills.<\/p>\n
The IRGC has not provided much information about the specifications of the air defense system, codenamed 358, which launches drone-based missiles.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the air defense division of the IRGC Aerospace Force employed point-defense tactics (self-defense at close ranges) to protect the Natanz nuclear site by engaging with 30 aerial targets in the exercise.<\/p>\n
Short-range air defense systems, such as Dezful and Tor-M1, could detonate drones and cruise missiles at low altitudes.<\/p>\n
Iranian forces also activated the Dey-9 air defense missile system to practice interception of a bunker buster dropped from a warplane.<\/p>\n
The homegrown air defense system could track, intercept, and destroy the heavy weapon in less than 15 seconds at a distance of 17 kilometers away from the nuclear site.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the IRGC Aerospace Force operated many other air defense systems to practice electronic warfare tactics.<\/p>\n
Iranian military forces hold routine exercises according to a detailed schedule in various parts of the country in order to test their weaponry and equipment and evaluate their combat preparedness.<\/p>\n
The country\u2019s officials have repeatedly underscored that the country will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities which are entirely meant for defense against potential new threats.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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