After the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyah, Iran is preparing for a potential attack on Israel. To support Israel, the USA has deployed its defense systems at multiple locations in the Middle East. This includes aircraft carriers, troops, and missiles, with Israel ready for any confrontation.
But Russia and Pakistan have stepped in to aid Iran. Russia has handed over several S-400 air defense systems to Iran, marking a significant move after 15 years. The S-400 is considered one of the most advanced anti-air defense systems in the world. Additionally, Pakistan plans to supply its most powerful nuclear ballistic missile, the Shaheen-3, to Iran. Let’s delve into the capabilities of Pakistan’s Shaheen missile first...
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Pakistan’s Shaheen-3 Missile...
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The Shaheen-3: This is Pakistan’s most formidable missile, measuring 19.3 meters in length with a range of 2750 km. This means a vast area around Israel falls within its reach, depending on where Iran launches it from. It operates on a multi-stage solid-fuel rocket. Specific details regarding its speed or destructive capacity have not been disclosed. Pakistan's last test took place on April 9, 2022.
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Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System...
The S-400 Air Defense System can swiftly neutralize incoming threats from the sky. With the S-400, Iran can monitor a vast area. The moment Israeli aircraft or missiles enter its airspace, or are about to, the system’s radar will alert and launch missiles for interception.
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A crucial feature of the S-400 is its mobility, making it hard to detect. It can be mounted on an 8x8 truck. NATO refers to it as the SA-21 Growler long-range defense missile system. It functions even in extreme temperatures as low as -70 degrees.
The S-400 missile system incorporates four types of missiles with ranges of 40, 100, 200, and 400 km. It can identify and destroy any target flying between 100 to 40,000 feet. Its radar can track about 300 targets within a range of 600 km. This system is capable of defending against attacks from missiles, aircraft, or drones.
