Iran has made a significant move in strengthening its air defenses. The country has deployed the Nazir radar, which has the ability to monitor activity in regions like Russia, writes WPTech.
With a range of up to 800 kilometers, this radar is a key addition to Iran's defense systems.
The Nazir radar is located in Gilan Province on the Caspian Sea, built on Mount Sumam, the highest point in the region.
Construction began in 2022 and was completed by the end of 2023. The radar went into service in early 2025.
Nazir is not just a simple antenna; it is a complex system of receiving and transmitting equipment that includes power systems.
This radar can detect objects up to 800 kilometers away and at altitudes as high as 30 kilometers.
It is capable of tracking objects that are difficult to spot, like cruise missiles, and can record ballistic missile launches.
Nazir's strategic placement on Mount Sumam enhances its range and gives Iran the ability to monitor areas it couldn’t cover before.
This includes parts of Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, and Central Asia.
The positioning of the Nazir radar is particularly important for Iran, as it faces potential threats from the north.
Iranian sources have suggested that some of Israel's attacks came from the north through Azerbaijani airspace.
The new radar gives Iran the ability to detect such threats earlier, giving them more time to respond.
At its 3,721-meter elevation, the Nazir radar can detect aircraft at varying distances based on altitude.
For example, it can track targets 280 kilometers away at 50 meters in altitude, and 800 kilometers away if the target is at 18 kilometers.
For aircraft at an altitude of 5 kilometers, the radar’s detection range extends to 500 kilometers.
