Iran Upgrades Home-Made Version of S-300 Missile Shield
TEHRAN (defapress)- President Rouhani's pick for the post of Defense Minister revealed on Wednesday that the country has improved and upgraded the technology of its home-made version of the Russian S-300 missile defense system.
Speaking to the Iranian parliament members to present his
agenda for the post of Defense Minister General Amir Hatami said the missile
shield has been produced and assembled while "its capabilities have been
upgraded".
Hatami who is now a deputy defense minister further noted
the ministry's record in President Rouhani's first administration, and said the
ministry boosted production of military equipment for ground forces more than
three fold in the last 4 years.
"We have experienced a 150% increase in missile
production and 130% in manufacturing naval systems and equipment," he
added.
The parliament is to vote over Hatami qualifications for the
post in coming weeks.