Iran air defense

Drones define Israel’s military edge during Operation Roaring Lion

As Operation Roaring Lion unfolds, Israel Air Force's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as the backbone of its air strategy far, from Israel's borders

Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 over Iran
 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Iran says it has replaced air defenses damaged in Israel war

 Israel Air Force targets an Iranian F-14 jet, June 21, 2025.

WATCH: Israeli strikes destroy three F-14 jets in central Iran, IDF targeting military sites

 Iranians walk next to an anti-Israel billboard on a street in Tehran, Iran, October 27, 2024.

How many air defense systems does Iran have? - explainer


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.

Gantz: Iran conducted 16 separate attacks in past 5 years in the Gulf and Red Sea

“We are reminded that war is not a distant reality and that countries must be able to build their capabilities and defend themselves."

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

China, Russia claim to showcase hi-tech weapons at Zhuhai Airshow -analysis

These air shows are an opportunity to see which of the weapon systems that were teased in the past are really rolling off the production line – and whether they work, or are merely for display.

 Chinese passenger jet C919 performs near a fighter jet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China

Iran improves air defenses amidst rising tensions - report

As tensions brewed between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Iran claims to improve its air defenses, significantly increasing its range of coverage.

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)