19 Apr 2024
Monday 29 August 2016 - 09:25
Story Code : 229037

Iran releases footage of its S-300 missile defense system

Iran has for the first time released footage of transporting and deployment of the Russian S-300 missile defense system.

The video of the S300-PMU2 launchers along with some of the systems radars was broadcast by IRIB on Sunday.

On August 20, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan announced that Iranwill fullyreceivethe remaining consignmentof the missile defense system in a month.

Russia undertookto deliverthe systems which are used to intercept tactical and ballistic aircraft and projectiles to Iran under a $800-million deal in 2007 but refused to deliver on the commitment, citing UN sanctions against Iran.

Following Moscows refusal to deliver the systems, Iran filed a complaint against the relevant Russian arms manufacturer with the International Court of Arbitration in Geneva. In April 2015, President Vladimir Putin lifted the Russian self-imposed ban on the delivery of the S-300 and subsequently Moscow signed a new contract to supply Iran with the systems by the end of that year. Tehran recently dropped the case at the arbitration court.

By Press TV
https://theiranproject.com/vdcc1oqim2bqix8.-ya2.html
Your Name
Your Email Address