Iran begins production of air defense missile
Iran's state television reports the production of a new air defense missile. The Sunday report quotes Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi as saying the missile, dubbed the Mersad or Ambush, is able to hit modern aircraft at low and medium altitudes.
Vahdid did not elaborate on specification of the missile however he said the new system is more advanced than the US-made Hawk missile, which Iran purchased in the 1970s. (AP)
