Rapier, FM80 missiles successfully fired
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Nov 19, IRNA -- Iran successfully fired Rapier and FM80 missiles on Friday, said spokesman of the massive nationwide air drill of 'Modafean Aseman Velayat 3', [Defenders of the Sky of Velayat 3], Brigadier General Hamid Arjangi.
Arjangi told reporters that Rapier missile has been used and tested since Sacred Defense (1980-88) era by Iranian air defense forces and were improved by technicians at Khatam-ul-Anbia Air Defense Base.
Arjangi said the systems cover low-range and partly medium-range destinations, equipped with the electro-optic and laser distance finders.
Jamming has no impact on the system, he added.
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