Post by jerryfmcompushaft on Sept 22, 2012 15:45:06 GMT -5
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran on Friday displayed a new, all-Iranian-made air defense system, saying it was designed to confront American warplanes in case of a U.S. attack on the country.
The system was on show during a military parade in Tehran commemorating the start of the Iraq-Iran war 32 years ago.
The semi-official Fars news agency said the Raad, or Thunder, is more advanced than its Russian predecessor and is designed to confront fighter jets, cruise missiles, smart bombs, helicopters and drones.
The story continues with comments about Iran's preparations for an attack by the US or Israel. more
The system was on show during a military parade in Tehran commemorating the start of the Iraq-Iran war 32 years ago.
The semi-official Fars news agency said the Raad, or Thunder, is more advanced than its Russian predecessor and is designed to confront fighter jets, cruise missiles, smart bombs, helicopters and drones.
The story continues with comments about Iran's preparations for an attack by the US or Israel. more
