The Arman missile system (full name: Arman long-range anti-ballistic missile system) is an anti-ballistic defense system built by the Iranian Ministry of Defense and the support of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
 Arman long-range anti-ballistic missile system (beside Azarakhsh (defense system) ) | |
| Type | Long-range anti-ballistic missile system |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Aerospace Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Manufacturer | Iran; Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran); Aerospace Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Unit cost | Not mentioned |
| Produced | 17 February 2024 (Unveiled date) |
Features edit
The features of this system include:
- The ability to detect targets within 180 kilometers
- The ability to track targets up to a distance of 160 km
- The time it takes for this system to be ready for battle is less than 3 minutes
- The ability to cover 360 degrees and engage simultaneously with 6 different targets
- The Arman system has the potential to engage directly with various types of cruise missiles, and drones, as well as the ability to engage with short-range ballistic missiles.[1][2][3][4]
There are two versions of the Iranian defense system, each equipped with different radars. One version utilizes a passive radar carrier, while the other model features an active radar. The Arman system employs Sayad-3-type missiles. The introduction of this defense system in Iran aims to enhance the air defense capabilities of the Islamic Republic. The unveiling ceremony for the Arman defense system took place on February 17, 2024, with the presence of Iranian Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Qaraei Ashtiani, the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Support.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Reflecting the news of the unveiling of "Arman" and "Azerakhsh" defense systems in the western media Retrieved 20 February 2024
- ^ Arman and Azarakhsh defense systems were unveiled Retrieved 18 February 2024
- ^ Al-Alam's report on 2 new Iranian air defense systems + video Retrieved 20 February 2024
- ^ Unveiling of new defense systems: "Arman" will be operational in less than 3 minutes (+ photo) Retrieved 18 February 2024
- ^ "Arman" anti-ballistic system and "Azerakhsh" high-altitude air defense system were unveiled Retrieved 18 February 2024
- ^ The first images of the advanced air defense systems "Arman" and "Azerakhsh" Retrieved 18 February 2024
- ^ Al-Alam's report on 2 new Iranian air defense systems + video Retrieved 18 February 2024
- ^ Reflecting the news of the unveiling of "Arman" and "Azerakhsh" defense systems in the western media Retrieved 18 February 2024
- ^ Unveiling of "Arman" anti-ballistic system and "Azerakhsh" air defense Retrieved 21 February 2024
- ^ The unveiling of "Arman and Azarakhsh" air defense systems will be ready for operation in less than 3 minutes. Retrieved 18 February 2024