Iran Unveils Advanced Bavar 373-II Air Defense System

TEHRAN (Defapress) - The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled a significant upgrade to its military capabilities with the introduction of the Bavar 373-II, an advanced iteration of its domestically developed air defense system, showcased during recent military drills.

Originally launched in 2019, the Bavar 373 system demonstrated a broad array of capabilities, notably excelling in targeting offensive drones at a range of 304 kilometers.

In 2022, the system underwent further development, with its detection radar range expanding from 350 to 450 kilometers, and its tracking range increasing from 260 to 400 kilometers.

The Bavar 373-II represents the next generation of Iran’s air defense technology, featuring an even greater operational range and improved interception performance.

The Bavar 373-II features an improved radar system that operates while in motion and is deployed vertically during activation using a mechanical arm, allowing for better target tracking and information relay.

The system also requires mid-flight updates to adjust its trajectory and provide real-time missile guidance.

engage up to 100 targets at a range of 405 km, a significant improvement over the S-300, which can only handle 12 targets at less than 200 km.

Additionally, it can simultaneously engage nine targets, surpassing the S-300 and Patriot systems, which are limited to six targets at a time.

Designed to counter a variety of threats, the system is capable of intercepting stealth aircraft like the F-22 and F-35, as well as cruise missiles and helicopters.

A full battalion of the Bavar 373-II consists of six TELAR (Transporter Erector Launcher) units, each carrying 24 ready-to-launch missiles, in addition to a target acquisition radar, fire control radar, and a command center.

The system's missiles are equipped with infrared guidance, complementing radar tracking for improved final-stage targeting and higher interception success rates.

The original Bavar 373 had a detection range of 320 km, a tracking range of 260 km, and a missile range of 200 km. The addition of the Sayyad-4B missile extended its engagement range to 300 km.

With the Bavar 373-II, Iran now boasts an air defense system with a greater engagement and surveillance range than many known systems, including Russia’s S-300 PMU-2.

According to local media, the Bavar 373-II is entirely Iranian-made and has been upgraded to counter evolving threats, surpassing existing threat levels.