Published 02/17/2024 12:05:00 p.m.

Iran unveils air defence systems as Middle East tensions soar

Iran unveiled new military hardware, including the Arman anti-ballistic missile system and Azarakhsh air defense system, amid tensions in the Middle East.
The new weapons were revealed during heightened regional tensions, including the ongoing war between Israel and Tehran-backed Hamas.
The air defense capabilities of Iran are set to increase significantly with the introduction of these new systems, according to IRNA.

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Reuters

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02/17/2024 12:05:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Days After Historic Missile Test, Iran Unveils Two New Air Defence Systems - 'Arman', 'Azarakhsh'

Iran has unveiled a new anti-ballistic missile system and a new low-altitude air defence system amid heightened tensions with Israel over the Gaza war. The new anti-ballistic missile system is named “Arman” (Aspiration), and the low-altitude air defence system is named “Azarakhsh” (Lightning). The new systems were unveiled on Saturday in the presence of Defence Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani. Watch this video to know m…

02/17/2024 12:58:02 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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News24

Iran unveils air defence systems as Middle East tensions soar

Iran unveiled two new air defence systems on Saturday, state media reported, with tensions high in the Middle East amid the war in Gaza.

02/17/2024 2:10:22 p.m.·South Africa

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The Straits Times

Iran unveils new air defence weaponry as regional tensions ramp up: IRNA news agency

Iran unveiled new weaponry on Saturday including what it said was the locally made Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh low-altitude air defense system, the official IRNA news agency reported. Read more at straitstimes.com.

02/17/2024 8:08:36 a.m.·Singapore

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Arab News

Iran unveils new air defense weaponry as regional tensions ramp up

TEHRAN: Iran unveiled new weaponry on Saturday including what it said was the locally made Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh low-altitude air defense system, the official IRNA news agency reported. The announcement came amid heightened tensions in the region, with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants carrying out a string of attacks on vessels linked to the US, UK and Israel in the Red Sea in a show of solidarity with the Ga…

02/17/2024 8:02:01 a.m.·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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VOA News

Iran Reveals Air Defense Systems as Middle East Tensions Soar

tehran, iran — Iran unveiled two new air defense systems Saturday, state media reported, with tensions high in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. "The Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh low-altitude air defense system, built by the ministry of defense, were unveiled this morning," the official IRNA news agency said. The unveiling of the new weapons comes at a time of heightened regional tensions, with the war b…

02/17/2024 8:30:32 p.m.·United States

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