Arman | |
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![]() Arman system (beside Azarakhsh short-range air 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 |
Unit cost | Not Mentioned |
Produced | 17 February 2024 (Unveiled date) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1000 kg |
Maximum speed | Mach 4.5 – 5.1 |
The Arman (full name: Arman long-range anti-ballistic missile system[ citation needed ]) 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.
The features of this system include:
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-3F 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]