Irans Air Force has started large-scale three-day military drills in the central province of Isfahan, demonstrating the aviation branch of the Armys prowess in defending the countrys airspace.
Codenamed Fadaeeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 6 (The Devotees of the Velayat Sanctuary 6), the exercises were launchedin the provinces Anarak district on Monday.
The drills showcase only a fraction of the Air Forces capability in preserving and defending Irans skies, said Brigadier General Massoud Rouzkhosh, the spokesman for the maneuvers.
The event, he said, enlists bomber, interceptor, reconnaissance, and transport aircraft as well as unmanned aerial vehicles. The attack aircraft include domestically-built Saeqeh as well as F-4, F-5, F-14, Sukhoi Su-24, and MiG-29 planes.
The exercises also deploy a wide range of projectiles, including smart bombs and laser-guided missiles.
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A picture taken on October 17, 2016 shows the onset of 'The Devotees of the Velayat Sanctuary 6' drills by Irans Air Force in the central province of Isfahan.[/caption]The participating servicemen try their hands at precision strikes, controlling and directing bombers airpower, and using aerial imagery to secure intelligence command in the area of operation.
The Air Force holds annual drills to boost its readiness against possible aggression.
In recent years, Iran has made major breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems.
Iran says its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.
By Press TV
