The Iranian Armed Forces unveiled a new radar system this week after announcing that they have 27 new military achievements.
Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that the new Kashef-99 radar is a 3D mobile phased array system with a range of 12 kilometres used to detect small aircraft.
The radar system has been designed and produced at the New Technologies Research Center of the Air Defense Force of the Iranian Army.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei commended the Iranian Air Defense forces for their contribution to national security, saying, “The country owes its security to Air Defense’ preparedness and wakefulness.”
Iran has in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of military equipment, including air defense systems that use cutting edge technologies.
Tehran has repeatedly stated that its military might is defensive in nature and poses no threat to other countries.
According to Tasnim news agency, the homegrown device is a 3D phased-array radar system that is carried on a vehicle, suitable for detecting small aircraft and objects.
Kashef-99 can detect 300 targets simultaneously within a range of 12 kilometers.
Kashef-99 can detect 300 targets simultaneously within a range of 12 kilometers.
The radar system has been designed and produced at the New Technologies Research Center of the Air Defense Force of the Iranian Army.
Iran has in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of military equipment, including air defense systems that use cutting edge technologies.
Tehran has repeatedly stated that its military might is defensive in nature and poses no threat to other countries.
Source: IRNA, TASNIM
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