Iran has unveiled the latest air-to-surface variants of its locally produced Qader and Nasr missiles on local television. Previous variants had been of the surface-to-surface variant. The missiles have a range of around 200 and 35 km respectively.
Both the Qader and Nasr missiles are believed to be derivatives of the C-802 and C-704 missiles from China which were acquired starting in the early nineties and which Iran has subsequently modified.
Iran is also known to have supplied locally produced Nasr missiles to
Hamas in Lebanon, some of which have been intercepted and confiscated by
Israel against whom they were supposed to be used.
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Iran Rejects Tor As Replacement For S-300 Air Defense System
Iran has rejected a Russian proposal to substitute the Tor (NATO: SA-15) short-range air defense system for the S-300 (NATO: SA-10) long-range air defense system.
Iran had originally ordered the S-300-PMU1 in 2007. The $800 million contract was then cancelled by Russia in 2010. In 2011, Iran launched a $4 billion lawsuit against Russia over the cancellation.
Iran insists that Russia fulfill the original contract and deliver the S-300 as agreed. It will only withdraw the lawsuit when Russia agrees to honor the contract that was signed.
While Iran has yet to receive the S-300, it already has the Tor-M1 system. In 2005, 29 Tor-M1 systems were ordered for $700 million. All were delivered by 2007.
The Tor-M1 is a short-range, all-weather, surface-to-air missile air defense system that can engage aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles and other precision guided munitions.
The tracked Tor-M1 vehicle carries 8 vertically cold-launched 9M331 missiles. Each 9M331 has a:
The latest version, the Tor-M1 features a number of improvements, including:
http://en.ria.ru/world/20130610/181598186/Iran-Rejects-Russias-S-300-Substitute-Offer.html
Iran had originally ordered the S-300-PMU1 in 2007. The $800 million contract was then cancelled by Russia in 2010. In 2011, Iran launched a $4 billion lawsuit against Russia over the cancellation.
Iran insists that Russia fulfill the original contract and deliver the S-300 as agreed. It will only withdraw the lawsuit when Russia agrees to honor the contract that was signed.
While Iran has yet to receive the S-300, it already has the Tor-M1 system. In 2005, 29 Tor-M1 systems were ordered for $700 million. All were delivered by 2007.
The Tor-M1 is a short-range, all-weather, surface-to-air missile air defense system that can engage aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles and other precision guided munitions.
The tracked Tor-M1 vehicle carries 8 vertically cold-launched 9M331 missiles. Each 9M331 has a:
- Length of 2900 mm
- Diameter of 235 mm
- Weight of 167 kg
- Warhead of 15 kg
- Speed of 850 m/s
- Range of 12000 m
- Ceiling of 6000 m
The latest version, the Tor-M1 features a number of improvements, including:
- new phased array radar
- improved missiles
- improved electronic counter measures
- improved infrared tracking system
- increase in the number of targets that can be engaged simultaneously
http://en.ria.ru/world/20130610/181598186/Iran-Rejects-Russias-S-300-Substitute-Offer.html
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Russia Trying To Convince Iran To Withdraw S-300-PMU1 Lawsuit
Russia is trying to convince Iran to withdraw a lawsuit against the cancellation of a contract to supply Iran with S-300-PMU1 (NATO: SA-10) Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Air Defense Systems. So far, the efforts have not been successful.
In 2007, Iran and Russia signed a $800 million contract for the delivery of five S-300-PMU1 battalions. In 2010, this contract was cancelled by Russia due to UN Security Council Resolution 1929.
This resolution bans the supply to Iran of conventional weapons, including missiles, tanks, attack helicopters, warplanes and ships. However, Iran is convinced that the S-300 SAM is exempt because they are considered defensive weapons.
Iran then proceeded in 2011 to file a $4 billion lawsuit against Russia in an international arbitration court in Switzerland. Iran has states that it will only withdraw the lawsuit if Russia fulfills the terms of the contract.
Meanwhile, Russia is sending mix signals about the delivery of S-300 SAM systems to Syria. Delivery of the S-300 systems is scheduled to begin in the very near future.
However, Russia has stated that it is willing to delay deliveries under the condition that the West complies with some of Russia's demands regarding Syria.
Russia has also warned that it could accelerate deliveries of the S-300 if its demands are not met. From its standpoint, Syria could use the S-300 to defend itself against foreign aggression.
With Russia using deliveries of the S-300 as a negotiating tactic, Israel for its part has stated that it reserves the right to prevent Syria from receiving any new weapons, including the S-300, by force if necessary.
http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20130531/181432861/Russia-Seeks-Amicable-Settlement-in-Iran-S-300-Lawsuit.html
In 2007, Iran and Russia signed a $800 million contract for the delivery of five S-300-PMU1 battalions. In 2010, this contract was cancelled by Russia due to UN Security Council Resolution 1929.
This resolution bans the supply to Iran of conventional weapons, including missiles, tanks, attack helicopters, warplanes and ships. However, Iran is convinced that the S-300 SAM is exempt because they are considered defensive weapons.
Iran then proceeded in 2011 to file a $4 billion lawsuit against Russia in an international arbitration court in Switzerland. Iran has states that it will only withdraw the lawsuit if Russia fulfills the terms of the contract.
Meanwhile, Russia is sending mix signals about the delivery of S-300 SAM systems to Syria. Delivery of the S-300 systems is scheduled to begin in the very near future.
However, Russia has stated that it is willing to delay deliveries under the condition that the West complies with some of Russia's demands regarding Syria.
Russia has also warned that it could accelerate deliveries of the S-300 if its demands are not met. From its standpoint, Syria could use the S-300 to defend itself against foreign aggression.
With Russia using deliveries of the S-300 as a negotiating tactic, Israel for its part has stated that it reserves the right to prevent Syria from receiving any new weapons, including the S-300, by force if necessary.
http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20130531/181432861/Russia-Seeks-Amicable-Settlement-in-Iran-S-300-Lawsuit.html
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