Tag: S-300
Israeli Satellite Spots the S-300 Missile Site in Syria
An Israeli spy satellite has spotted their location northwest of the town of Masyaf in the mountain region, about 30 km from the Mediterranean sea. From its current location, the Syrian missiles dominate a radius of up to 250 kilometers, covering the entire Lebanese airspace, the eastern part of the island of Cyprus, parts of southern Turkey and northern Israel, down to the Sea of Galilee.
Iran receives missiles for S300
The Iranian news agency Tasnim said today that Tehran had received the first batch of interceptor missiles of the Russian S-300 PMU-2 air defense system. The original contract revised in 2015 enabled Moscow to upgrade the systems delivered to Iran to the more advanced PMU2 version. The system is expected to reach operational capability within months.
First Russian S-300 Missiles Arrive in Iran
The camouflaged vehicles seen on these civilian transporters were spotted this week at in Iran's caspian Sea port of Bandar-e Anzali. These vehicles are likely the Russian S-300 missile system delivered from Russia. Russian sources indicated that the delivery is imminent.
Airshow China Photo Report – Air Defense
Sky Dragon 50 medium range SAM displayed by NORINCO. The system is designed for low, medium and high altitude air defense at ranges of...
Israeli Fighter Jets Challenge Cypriot Air Defense in Mock Battle Exercise
Sharing a common interest in securing offshore mineral exploration areas throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, Israel and Cyprus are tightening defense cooperation through a series of...
How Dangerous is the S-300 Syria is About to Receive?
What are the implications of Moscow delivering S-300 air-defense systems to Syria, could one weapon system decide the outcome of the Syrian power struggle,...
Iran Flexing Muscles Part 3: Air Defense & Ballistic Missiles
In recent weeks Iran has introduced new guided weapon systems claimed to be based on indigenous developments. Among these weapons are precision guided versions of the Zelzal medium range rocket, and Taer medium-range air-defense missile, positioned to be a precursor for the country’s new category of air defense weapon systems.
China is Interested in the Russian S400 Triumf
According to some sources Beijing expressed interest to acquire Russian S-400 counter-missile system. To date the Chinese use the components of the S-300 system...
Russia Promotes S-400 at DefExpo, Eying Indian Air & Missile Defense...
Russia is pitching its top-of-the-line air defense system at DefExpo 2012 in India, this week, promoting the S-400 Triumph air and missile defense system. The S-400 causes much concern among western air forces, as none of the existing 4++ generation fighter aircraft, nor the F-35 JSF, are designed to penetrate areas defended by the Triumf.
Iranian Displays Advanced Ballistic Missiles, Air Defense Systems & Anti-Ship Missiles...
Above: the Iranians displayed the Ghadr-I Ballistic missile at the Army Day Parade 2010. This missile is capable of hitting targets at a range...
After Long Delay S-400 Triumf Finally Get to the Field
Photo above: One of two S-400 fire units arriving to joint the air defense regiment at Elektrostal, in the Moscow Region. Photo: Novosti The Russian...
Russia Develops the S-500 – a New Anti-Missile Defense System
Russian Air Force Deputy Commander for Air Defense Lieut. General Sergei Razygrayev confirmed in an interview with the Moscow Ekho radio that Russia is...
Iran, Belarus Discuss Export of Russian Iskander-M Surface Attack Missiles
While deliveries of Russian S-300 air- and missile defense systems to Iran are not likely to happen soon, Iran could be getting a more...
S-300, Tor SAMs to Challenge Turkish Air Force Fighter in Training
Turkey is planning to buy elements of S-300 systems from Ukraine and Belarus to deploy them in its electronic combat simulation center, to be...