Minister opens production line of Mesbah anti-aircraft system

Tehran, May 4, IRNA – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi opened the production line of Mesbah anti-aircraft system Tuesday morning.

Talking in the opening ceremony, he said the system was designed and programmed to confront air attacks, different kinds of aircraft, cruise missiles and helicopters as well as other air threats in low altitudes.

He said enhanced capability in destroying air threats, reduced number of the crew needed, prompt reaction to threats, higher fire power and increased targeting accuracy are some of the important attributes of the system.

He also noted that the system made use of 3-d searching radar and opitical devices which would recognize friendly planes from those of the enemy, and provide the fire-control system with information as to direction and altitude of the target.

The minister stressed that the launching of the system which was also capable of destroying drones was another proof of the high capabilities of Iranian experts.

Vahidi also said that further strengthening of Iran’s anti-aircraft systems was one of the basic programs followed by his ministry./end