Iran says army has not relied on S-300 missiles
ISNA - Iranian Students' News Agency
1390/06/06
08-28-2011
13:30:51
News Code :9006-04051
TEHRAN (ISNA) - An Iranian senior army official said Sunday the country's integrated air defense network has not relied on Russian S-300 missile system.
Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili referred to reports that Iran's has filed suit against Russia following the country's refusal to deliver S-300 missile system and said, "both sides should abide by the agreement. Iran's commitment to articles of the agreement is apparent."
Speaking in a press conference, he then referred to Iran's defense breakthrough despite sanctions imposed against the country and said, "we have managed to get access to domestic know-how for long-range radar systems despite massive sanctions. The technology is the world's top high-tech. We have got access to the capability, whereby it is a challenge for many third world countries."
He added the message of Iran's army air defense base to friend countries is the message of peace and security.
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