Iran air defense

The most dangerous component of Iran’s arsenal - opinion

A threat invisible to radar and affording insufficient early warning time requires a different strategy.

Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.
People walk past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Israel, Iran trade blows before ceasefire, but Hezbollah conflict could destabilize

 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

Lessons from Operation Roaring Lion: Defending the Defenders -opinion

An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit


Iran tried to cover up damage of alleged Israeli strikes - report

Iran appears to have replaced a damaged radar with a different, incompatible radar in order to hide the impact of the strike.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with a group of academic elites and scientific talents in Tehran, Iran October 19, 2022

How does Iran's latest space launch advance its nuclear threat? - analysis

Until now, most of the focus has been on whether Tehran could weaponize enough uranium for a nuclear bomb.

 A first military satellite named Noor is seen to be launched into orbit by Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, in Semnan, Iran April 22, 2020

Russia-Iran axis: Could Wagner weapons in Lebanon harm Israel? - analysis

Hezbollah operates as an illegal terrorist army in Lebanon. The fact that it works with other groups like Wagner potentially presents a threat to the region.

SA-22 is a combined short to medium range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon system produced by KBP of Tula, Russia

Iran hypes its ‘tactical air defense’ system - analysis

Iran is bragging that it is “deterring” other countries in the region and making enemies “more cautious” with its “tactical Sayyad” air defense system.

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.  (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)

Iran air defense head boasts about the country's achievements in defense - analysis

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahi-Fard noted that Iran’s powerful Air Defense Force is undisputed in the region.

Iran displays parts of S-300 air defense missile system imported from Russia in parade on "National Army Day."

Iran discusses nuclear talks, defense with Russia

The meeting was originally planned for January, but both sides agreed to postpone to a later date.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.

Iran’s IRGC claims new 'laser-guided' missiles, air defense for ships - analysis

Adding air defense to naval ships is a norm around the world. Iran is merely boasting it has added this capability to smaller ships. This is because Iran’s navy doesn’t have many large surface ships.

IRGC forces are seen in the 17th Great Prophet drill in Iran.

Why is Iranian media highlighting air-defense cyber ops? - analysis

Part of the Iranian drills reportedly involved “specialized air defenses” and also the use of offensive and defensive electronic warfare and cyber operations.

 A smartphone with a displayed Iranian flag with the word "Cyberattack" and binary codes over it is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken February 23, 2023.

Iran shows off underground tunnels for air defenses - analysis

Apparently, Iran thinks this protects them from being subjected to airstrikes or other attacks in the case of a conflict.  

 Iran's Army chief, Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Mohammad Bagheri visit the first underground air force base, called "Eagle 44" at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 7, 2023.

Russia's fighter jet deal with Iran is a sign of weakness - analysis

Iran’s acquisition of Russia’s flailing aircraft may be more a sign of weakness than a real game-changer.

MiG-35 (L) jet fighter and MiG-3, Soviet era fighter aircraft, perform during the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky outside Moscow, Russia, August 30, 2015