TEHRAN, Iran, June 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran is ready to help Iraq boost its air defence capabilities, said Commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base of the Iranian Army, Alireza Sabahi Fard.
The Iranian Air Defence is fully prepared to satisfy Iraq’s air defence demands in all areas, Sabahi Fard was quoted as saying, by Tasnim news agency.
Iran can help Iraq in manufacturing and providing technical support for various air defence systems, the Iranian general said, at a meeting with the visiting Chairman of the Iran-Iraq joint commission, Tariq Abbas Ibrahim Abdul Hussein.
Iranian technicians have manufactured a host of air defence systems, including tactical and stationary radars, artillery and missile weapons, signal and data collecting equipment, electronic warfare gear, and drones for missions and applications in diverse frequencies and ranges, said Sabahi Fard.
“We are ready to form expert committees in all spheres, to pave the way for the launch and promotion of mutual cooperation,” the Iranian commander added.
For his part, the Iraqi general expressed his country’s willingness to work with the Iranian air defence experts, for manufacturing equipment, training, and technical support in various fields.– NNN-IRNA
