Iran air defense

Lessons from Operation Roaring Lion: Defending the Defenders -opinion

Air and missile defense batteries are now high-value assets, whose mission is continuity of effect under attack. If that continuity collapses, civilian warning, interception, and the protection of cr

 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.
An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit

Smoke rises in the distance following an airstrike at the same time a Quds Day demonstration takes place on March 13, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

IDF confirms 400th strike wave in Iran since start of Op. Roaring Lion

Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 over Iran

Drones define Israel’s military edge during Operation Roaring Lion


Russia-Iran axis: Could Wagner weapons in Lebanon harm Israel? - analysis

Hezbollah operates as an illegal terrorist army in Lebanon. The fact that it works with other groups like Wagner potentially presents a threat to the region.

SA-22 is a combined short to medium range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon system produced by KBP of Tula, Russia

Iran hypes its ‘tactical air defense’ system - analysis

Iran is bragging that it is “deterring” other countries in the region and making enemies “more cautious” with its “tactical Sayyad” air defense system.

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.  (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)

Iran air defense head boasts about the country's achievements in defense - analysis

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahi-Fard noted that Iran’s powerful Air Defense Force is undisputed in the region.

Iran displays parts of S-300 air defense missile system imported from Russia in parade on "National Army Day."

Iran discusses nuclear talks, defense with Russia

The meeting was originally planned for January, but both sides agreed to postpone to a later date.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.

Iran’s IRGC claims new 'laser-guided' missiles, air defense for ships - analysis

Adding air defense to naval ships is a norm around the world. Iran is merely boasting it has added this capability to smaller ships. This is because Iran’s navy doesn’t have many large surface ships.

IRGC forces are seen in the 17th Great Prophet drill in Iran.

Why is Iranian media highlighting air-defense cyber ops? - analysis

Part of the Iranian drills reportedly involved “specialized air defenses” and also the use of offensive and defensive electronic warfare and cyber operations.

 A smartphone with a displayed Iranian flag with the word "Cyberattack" and binary codes over it is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken February 23, 2023.

Iran shows off underground tunnels for air defenses - analysis

Apparently, Iran thinks this protects them from being subjected to airstrikes or other attacks in the case of a conflict.  

 Iran's Army chief, Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Mohammad Bagheri visit the first underground air force base, called "Eagle 44" at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 7, 2023.

Russia's fighter jet deal with Iran is a sign of weakness - analysis

Iran’s acquisition of Russia’s flailing aircraft may be more a sign of weakness than a real game-changer.

MiG-35 (L) jet fighter and MiG-3, Soviet era fighter aircraft, perform during the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky outside Moscow, Russia, August 30, 2015

Iran's threat to Israel increases if it supplies air defense to Syria - analysis

The implications of Iran’s claims are clear, it wants to show that it can supply Syria with a system that is a potential game-changer.

 The IRGC's Bavar-373 air-defense system

Iran unveils first underground air force base, Eagle 44 - report

This is one of several Iranian underground air force bases to have been built in recent years throughout the country.

 Iran's Army chief, Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Mohammad Bagheri visit the first underground air force base, called "Eagle 44" at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 7, 2023.