‘SAYYAD-3G’ MISSILE

NEWS: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully tested ‘Sayyad-3G’, air defense system for the first time

ABOUT

• Advanced naval surface-to-air missile developed by Iran.
• Range ~150 kilometers (93 miles).
• Estimated to reach speeds between Mach 4.5 and 5.1.
• Features advanced radarà based terminal homing and inertial mid-course guidance.
• Can operate as part of an integrated command network or track targets independentlyà Using the host ship’s radar.
• Utilizes a Vertical Launch System (VLS)à allows the ship to fire the missile without needing to turn toward the target, providing 360-degree coverage.
• Designed to intercept high-performance fighter jets, maritime patrol aircraft, high-altitude UAVs (drones), and cruise missiles.

Significance of the “G” Variant

• The Sayyad-3Gà specifically engineered for maritime environments.
• Optimized for the humid and corrosive conditions of the sea.
• Layered Defense – Its deployment allows Iran to create a “regional air defense umbrella” far from its coast
• Allows Iranian naval units to contest airspace in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz more effectively.