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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Iran Stages Anti-Drone Air Defense Drills in Persian Gulf

Ya Zahra air defense missileThe Iranian Armed Forces staged daylong massive air defense drills in the Persian Gulf's air defense zone to elevate the level of their preparedness against any possible hostile drone flights over the country's territorial waters and islands.

According to a statement by Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base, during the exercises codenamed 'Mesbah al-Hoda' (Lantern of Guidance), different types of radar, missile, artillery and electronic systems used for encountering and combating enemy flying objects were tested and proper tactical measures were adopted against hypothetical enemy UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).

The Iranian Armed Forces also exercised relief and rescue as well as fire rescue operations and exercised rapid deployment of defensive troops and units during the drills.

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