What is Iran 9 Day air defense system to counter Israel America short range weapons

Iran 9-Dey Air Defense System: Tensions between Israel and Iran are at their peak. To avoid possible attacks from Israel, Iran is also strengthening its air defense system. According to a report, Iran’s defense forces have prepared to deploy the latest generation air defense system. This also includes 9-Dey, which is a new type of surface-to-air missile. Today let’s talk about Iran’s 9-Dey air defense system.

What is 9-Day Air Defense System

army recognition of Report According to, 9-Dey is a surface-to-air missile system. It has been specially designed to counter cruise missiles, drones, fighter jets, helicopters and enemy aircraft that fly at low altitudes. This system was first unveiled on 21 May 2021.

The power of 9-Dey was seen in 2023

The capabilities of 9-Dey were first seen in an exercise called ‘Defenders of the Sky of Velayat 2023’. During that time, this system intercepted and destroyed several targets. Since then it has been believed that it is capable of dealing with aerial threats.

Which targets does it destroy?

9-Dey is a short range air defense missile system. It helps in dealing with enemy weapons flying at low altitude. Its effective range is 5 to 30 kilometers. It can destroy enemy missiles by flying up to 20 kilometers.

9-Dey has been developed on the basis of Iran’s Sevom Khordad long range high altitude missile system, that is, the philosophy of both is the same. The only difference is in their working. One is effective in long range, while 9-Dey deals with threats flying at low altitude. 8 missiles can be fired simultaneously from this missile system at a time.