THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN has reportedly armed its fighter jets with a new air-to-surface missile.
Iranian security officials claim the projectile, which weighs 500kg, is capable of achieving a 110km range. The missile apparently features automatic guidance capabilities and an improved warhead designed to eliminate "major maritime" targets.
 According to the government-controlled Fars News agency, Iran has also developed a "modern radar and launching system" that enhances the targeting abilities of its air force.
As The News previously reported, Iran recently announced a number of significant achievements in the aerospace sector, including the manufacture of indigenously designed UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and production of "stealth aircraft."
The country also warned that "enemies" would encounter an "endless quagmire" and incur heavy casualties during a war with the Islamic republic.
"Of course, given the damage assessment carried out by the enemy for the war on Iran, it avoids adoption of such a measure," explained General Mohammad Hejazi. "The reason that the enemies have not been able to do military action against Iran is their acquaintance with the issue [Iran's power]. The enemy may be more advanced than us in their equipment but equipment is just one dimension of military power and the spirit and tactic are more important than equipment."
Hejazi predicted that the "type of threats against Iran will change" as the Obama administration planned to level "more economic, political and security pressures against Iran."
"We never rule out military threats [against Iran] although they [the enemies] do not view military action as a practical option against Iran, as they are clearly aware of the Iranian armed forces' preparedness," added Hejazi.
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