Part of the Iranian drills reportedly involved “specialized air defenses” and also the use of offensive and defensive electronic warfare and cyber operations.
Apparently, Iran thinks this protects them from being subjected to airstrikes or other attacks in the case of a conflict.
Iran’s acquisition of Russia’s flailing aircraft may be more a sign of weakness than a real game-changer.
The implications of Iran’s claims are clear, it wants to show that it can supply Syria with a system that is a potential game-changer.
This is one of several Iranian underground air force bases to have been built in recent years throughout the country.
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