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Iran is increasing its efforts to develop longer-range cruise missiles with a larger warhead.

Israel has identified the growing threat and is working on a solution, by upgrading existing detection and intercept systems.

Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier-General Amir Hatami, said on March 26 Iran has upgraded all its cruise missiles and is planning to increase the explosive power of their warheads, speed and maneuverability.

According to a report by Iran’s DEFA Press which covers military news, Brigadier-General Hatami said in the current Iranian year (which started on March 21), cruise missiles will become more responsive and capable of being deployed while on the move. Iranian-made air-launched cruise missiles are being worked on and may be unveiled during the current year, he was quoted as saying.

He referred to Bavar-373, an Iranian long-range road-mobile surface-to-air missile system, and Khordad 15, a surface-to-air missile system as “turning points” in Iran’s missile capabilities. The Khordad 15 system was unveiled to the public on 9 June 2019 by Hatami in Tehran, Iran. The system was developed by the Iran Aviation Industries Organization.

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