Iran launches production of new anti-aircraft missiles

The Iranian authorities announced that new anti-aircraft missile production has begun, reports RIA News, referring to Agence France Press citing a statement made by the Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics of Iran, Ahmad Vahidi.

The new missiles called Mersad (Ambush) "are capable of destroying modern airplanes at low and medium altitudes," Ahmad Vahidi said, without specifying the missile's range." Production has been started.

A considerable quantity of missiles will be supplied to the army this year," the minister noted.