Sayyad-3G Missile Latest News
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy recently tested the Sayyad-3G air defense missile.
About Sayyad-3G Missile
- It is a naval surface-to-air defense missile developed by Iran.
- Derived from the land-based Sayyad-3 missile, the Sayyad-3G has been adapted for maritime use, providing medium-range air defense for warships and naval vessels.
- It is launched from ships via a Vertical Launch System (VLS), offering 360-degree coverage and rapid response against aerial threats.
- The missile is capable of intercepting multiple airborne targets, including warplanes, maritime patrol aircraft, and high-altitude UAVs.
- It can operate both independently and as part of an integrated naval command-and-control network, using the ship’s onboard radar while retaining autonomous tracking and targeting capability.
- Its operational range is reported to be approximately 150 kilometers.
Source: OI
Last updated on August, 2026
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