More advanced models of Bavar 373 on the way, top general says 

TEHRAN - The Deputy Chief of the Army Air Defense for Operations has announced that in due time very good news about the next models of the "Bavar 373" system would be released by high-ranking army officials.

Iran’s airspace safe, secure for domestic, international flights: air defense commander 

TEHRAN – The deputy chief of the Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base (the central headquarters of Iran’s Air Defense) said on Monday that Iran’s airspace is safe and secure for both domestic and international flights. 

* By Mohammad Ghaderi

Ukrainian plane incident: Historical records and Iran’s responsibility 

TEHRAN - The downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane over Iran’s airspace on Wednesday morning, apart from the great sorrow that it caused, was only a repetition of similar events that have been recurring continuously in the contemporary world. The only difference between the recent crash near the Imam Khomeini International Airport and similar crashes around the world is that none of those governments regretted the incidents but Tehran did.     

Army shoots down unknown drone in southwestern Iran

TEHRAN – The air defense system of Iran’s Army detected and targeted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over a key port city in the southwestern part of the country on Friday.

Iran to unveil ‘Bavar-373’ air defense system on August 22

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iran’s defense minister, said on Wednesday that a homegrown long-range air defense system, named “Bavar-373”, will be unveiled later this month.

Iran unveils new air defense missile system

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Ministry on Sunday unveiled a sophisticated air defense system capable of hitting several targets with homegrown “Sayyad-3” missiles.

Syria says its air defenses intercept several Israeli projectiles

TEHRAN- The Syrian army says its air defense units have brought down several projectiles fired from Israeli-occupied territories.