Multifold Increase in Detection, Interception, and Destruction Capabilities in Iran's Defense Systems

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces announced a multifold increase in the detection, identification, interception, and destruction capabilities in Iran's defense systems compared to last year.

News ID: 86183

Date: 19 May 2025 - 14:20

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, spoke at the high-level operational meeting, held this morning (Monday) at Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Air Defense Headquarters. Honoring the memory of martyrs, particularly Martyr Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, he stated: "This meeting was held to assess the advancements in air defense and the readiness of the Army’s Air Defense Force, the IRGC Aerospace Force, and the Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Air Defense Headquarters. Today, we witness a significant enhancement in the country’s air defense capabilities and preparedness."

Major General Bagheri added: "In some areas, we have seen a fivefold increase in radar and surveillance systems compared to last year, improving our ability to detect and track foreign movements. Our air defense capabilities in fire control systems, interception, and destruction of hostile aircraft have also improved by two to three times in certain cases."

Emphasizing that major efforts have been made to identify vulnerabilities and eliminate weaknesses, he said: "Command and control systems are efficiently carrying out their missions. The country’s airspace is under constant monitoring, and the armed forces remain in a state of full readiness."

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces noted: "Our comrades in the country’s air defense maintain 24/7 control over the skies and, through repeated drills and exercises, prepare themselves for any possible scenario."

Major General Bagheri stressed: "The ill-wishers of the Iranian nation and its enemies must understand that any violation of our airspace will inflict heavy damage upon them, and the cost they will bear will far exceed any gains they might expect."

In conclusion, he stated: "Given the multi-fold increase in investments to strengthen air defense across the armed forces, these capabilities will continue to improve significantly over time."