Iran's armed forces chief calls for overhaul of air defense network

In a message marking Air Defence Day, Major General Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of the armed forces and commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command, called for a comprehensive overhaul of Iran's air defense capabilities. He addressed the message to air defense commander Brigadier General Alireza Elhami, emphasizing the need for offensive defense strategies and the construction of an integrated, active, and preemptive network.

Abdollahi stressed the importance of connecting all detection, radar, and missile layers into a smart and resilient system capable of intercepting and neutralizing any potential threat at the furthest possible points. He also highlighted the necessity of indigenizing and smartening systems through new technologies, as well as deploying electronic and cyber warfare systems.

The general underscored the need to upgrade electronic and cyber combat power, maintain active deterrence, train personnel, and develop commanders and staff familiar with modern defense techniques. He also called for synergy with other armed forces and coordination with the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defence Headquarters.

In his message, Abdollahi honored the memory of air defense martyrs and stated that the force's capabilities are the result of implementing the directives of the late Leader and the expectations of the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

According to Mehr News Agency, the message was delivered on the occasion of Air Defence Day, reflecting the ongoing efforts to strengthen Iran's defensive posture in the face of regional and international challenges.