(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — A few days ago, Defence Security Asia reported that Russia has begun supplying the long-range electronic warfare system “Murmansk-BN” to Iran.
Additionally, recent reports indicate that Moscow has also provided Iran with the S-400 “Triumf” air defense system.
Russia delivered the S-400 air defense system to Iran following a request from the latter, and Russian/Iranian military personnel swiftly installed the system at various locations in the country, particularly at its nuclear facilities.
The renowned American newspaper, the New York Times, confirmed the supply of the S-400 air defense system to Iran, citing statements from Iranian government officials and several officers from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The provision of the S-400 “Triumf” air defense system, the “Murmansk-BN” electronic warfare system, and various other Russian-made weaponry to Iran comes amid Tehran’s threats of launching a massive attack on Israel in response to the killing of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh by Israeli forces.
In addition to Iran, Tehran-backed armed groups, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and various other factions, have also threatened retaliatory attacks against Israel.
Conversely, Israel has declared that it will launch a major counterattack against Iran if Tehran initiates an assault.
Previously, Iran possessed the S-300 air defense system, but the acquisition of the S-400 system is more concerning for Israeli and American aircraft due to its ability to target aerial threats at a range of over 400 kilometers.
It was reported on August 2 that Russian transport aircraft landed at Tehran International Airport.
The aircraft were identified as IL-76TDs belonging to Gelix Airlines, a company known to be used by Moscow for covert arms deliveries under the guise of a civilian cargo airline.
In April, the American newspaper, The Washington Post, reported that Moscow had invited an Iranian delegation to visit various Russian arms manufacturing facilities, including companies producing key components for the S-400 air defense system.
The delegation, comprising 17 senior Iranian officials, toured facilities owned by START NPP in Yekaterinburg, which manufactures critical components for the S-400 system.
The S-400 air defense system is highly feared by the Western world due to its capability to detect and destroy aerial targets, including stealth fighters like the F-35.
The system can engage targets at distances of up to 400 kilometers.
Certain variants of the S-400 system are equipped with high-powered radars capable of countering stealth technologies used by fighter jets like the F-35 and bombers.
According to US intelligence officials, the visit by the Iranian delegation to Russian arms manufacturing facilities underscores the close defense relationship between the two countries, especially after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine.
A few days ago, Iran reportedly received the long-range electronic warfare system “Murmansk-BN” from Russia to prepare for potential large-scale attacks by Israel and the United States.
Reports indicate that Iran has deployed this long-range electronic warfare system in various parts of the country.
The “Murmansk-BN” system is said to be the most powerful electronic warfare system in the Russian military.
It can disrupt and intercept enemy radio signals, GPS, communications, satellites, and other electronic systems up to 5,000 kilometers away.
The primary purpose of this system is to disrupt and destroy high-frequency satellite communication systems used by the United States and NATO.
Additionally, it can render “smart munitions” and unmanned aerial systems “blind and deaf.”
Some defense analysts believe that the operational range of the Murmansk-BN system is not 5,000 kilometers but can extend up to 8,000 kilometers. — DSA