TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 8 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Defence Minister, Reza Hatami, announced Wednesday, that, Iran will unveil a homemade missile defence system, later this month.
The missile system, named Bavar-373, will be unveiled on National Defence Industry Day, which falls on Aug 22, Hatami was quoted as saying, by Press TV.
Bavar-373, which is a long-range surface-to-air missile system, will “significantly increase the country’s defence capabilities and power,” Hatami said.
He described the new missile as a competitor with Russia’s S-300 missile system. It can carry and launch various types of missiles with different ranges at different altitudes, he noted.
Iran will also display a number of other military equipment, on the National Defence Industry Day, he added.– NNN-IRNA
