Iran air defense

Israel, Iran trade blows before ceasefire, but Hezbollah conflict could destabilize

The latest IDF attacks further reduced these newly restored air defenses, enabling the air force to attack more freely within Iran if the current round of fighting were to continue.

People walk past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.
 Israeli air defense systems operating during the war with Iran.

Lessons from Operation Roaring Lion: Defending the Defenders -opinion

An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit

Smoke rises in the distance following an airstrike at the same time a Quds Day demonstration takes place on March 13, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

IDF confirms 400th strike wave in Iran since start of Op. Roaring Lion


IRGC official behind Iranian air defense deployment in Syria revealed

The report comes shortly after an alleged Israeli airstrike reportedly hit Iranian air-defense systems in Syria.

 Fereydoun Mohammadi Saghaei, deputy coordinator of the IRGC's Aerospace Force

Israel defense companies showcase products at Singapore Airshow

Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries are just a few companies to have booths at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation event.

 Skylark 3 Hybrid

Iran and its proxies are emboldened by lack of accountability - analysis

Iran has set its sights precisely on countries in which its proxy groups have taken over the government and carried out extrajudicial killings.

Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building, housing IAEA headquarters, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Vienna, Austria, May 24, 2021.

Iran launches 'three research cargos' into space

Iranian media says Iran successfully launched the Simorgh space-launch vehicle (SLV) to an altitude of 470 km. with cargos on board, releasing footage of a rocket being launched as evidence.

The Safir satellite-carrier rocket, which was designed for Iran's Omid satellite, is seen before launch at Iran's space centre in Tehran in 2009

Iran struggles with rumors of downed drone and air defense failure

Stories implying the country can't control its airspace have circulated over the last day.

 A drone is seen during an Iranian Army exercise dubbed 'Zulfiqar 1400', in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this picture obtained on November 7, 2021

Iran claims success for new 'Iranian Iron Dome' air defense system - analysis

The publication of details about the system illustrates that Iran is trying to increase the types of systems it can employ in air defense.

Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US

Rockets hit near Baghdad international airport, no casualties

Three rockets hit an area of the Baghdad Internation Aiport in which US forces were houses, though no casualites were reported.

US soldiers walk near a rocket launcher missile at Basmaya military base in Baghdad

Iran says it made five major military improvements last year

Iran has improved several key military capabilities, from expanding its drone fleet to a christening a new naval vessel.

Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US

Iran says it tested radar and Bavar-373 air defense

The air defense drill is a message against adversaries and a potential sales pitch as it wants to sell its systems.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

Iran's massive air defense drill to cover 'half the country'

Iran's Tasnim News reported that the operation will take place as if it were a "real battle."

A missile is launched during the annual military drill, dubbed “Zolphaghar 99”, in the Gulf of Oman with the participation of Navy, Air and Ground forces, Iran on September 9, 2020.