Vahidi: Iranian experts to produce long-range missile system S300s
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Sept 26, IRNA -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Sunday that the Iranian experts are determined to produce missile system S300s.
Missile S300s are mobile, long-range air defense system that can detect, track and destroy ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and low-altitude aircraft.
Speaking to reporters, he said that it would be disgrace for Russia for failure to abide by its pledges to this effect.
The move indicates that Russia lacks political independence, underlined the Iranian minister.
The efficiency of S300s is now under question by Iranian military experts, he said adding that the experts will produce a comprehensive long-range air defense system for the country.
The ministry is also to deliver a series of flying boats to IRGC naval forces in coming days, said the minister.
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