[Jimbuna]

Iran unveils newly upgraded missile system capable of wiping out US fighter jets

Iran has unveiled its newest missile system said to be capable of bypassing US defence systems by taking out its stealth jets.

The country has produced an update to its Bavar-373 long-range air defence system, which officials claim can intercept the American jets.

The original model has been used by Iran since 2019, and its long-range surface-to-air capabilities have drawn comparisons to the US's Patriot missile system.

The enhanced system was unveiled during an April 17 military parade. The Special Operations Forces Report (SOFREP) called it "a significant development for Iran's defence industry, showcasing both its growing self-sufficiency and its aspirations for a more advanced air defence network".
Iran claimed that the updated Bavar-373 "matches or even surpasses" the capabilities of Russia's S-400 missile system - capable of intercepting cruise missiles - which SOFREP called a "bold claim".

It wrote: "Additionally, Iranian sources report that the upgraded Bavar-373 boasts enhanced target detection and tracking abilities, allowing it to identify up to 100 aerial targets simultaneously and engage multiple threats with its Sayyad-4B missile armament.

"Despite the need for cautious interpretation, the unveiling of the upgraded Bavar-373 underscores a critical point: Iran's defence sector is demonstrably maturing."

The missile system reportedly has a range exceeding 186 miles at altitudes of 75 miles, and SOFREP argued that the timing of Iran unveiling it was no coincidence.

The news comes are tensions continue to simmer between Iran and Israel after a strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, blamed on Israel.

In response, Iran launched its own strikes on the country on April 13, but these were mostly intercepted by Israel and its allies.

SOFREP said unveiling the updated missile last week could send "a potent message of deterrence aimed at potential adversaries, particularly in the context of the Middle East's complex geopolitical landscape."

It added: "Though potentially tempered by international sanctions, these collaborations have provided Iran with valuable technology transfer and expertise in areas like missile technology and air defence systems."
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