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Iran tests anti-radar smart missiles

15 September 2011 [12:31] - TODAY.AZ
Iran tested on Thursday domestically produced anti-radar smart missiles, the IRIAF’s Deputy Commander, General Mohammad Alavi said, IRINN TV reported.

During the tests, these missiles hit target Su-24 plane, Alavi added. The Iranian Air Forces (IRIAF) also tested firing laser, thermal and TV-guided missiles with various ranges, he said.

Today is the last day of the Iranian ten-day air drills "Velayat-3". The IRIAF on Sept. 13 started the main phase of its four-staged air drills with testing hi-tech bombs and other advanced weapons systems, including various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles.

An array of fighter jets, fighter bombers, cargo and transportation planes, including F-4, F-5, F-14, SU-24 fighter-bombers, Mig-29 and the logistic C-130 planes, and Saeqeh home-made fighter jets are used in the drills started in Northwestern Iran on Sept. 6.


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