Bavar-373

The Bavar-373 is a long-range, road-mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed and manufactured in Iran. It is designed to intercept and destroy various aerial targets, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and combat aircraft, at high altitudes and long ranges.

Iran initiated the development of the Bavar-373 in 2010 as a domestic alternative to the Russian S-300 system, after Moscow suspended a delivery contract due to international sanctions. The system was officially unveiled in August 2016 and formally entered service with the Iranian military in August 2019. Although it has not seen active combat, the system is deployed to safeguard critical national infrastructure, including nuclear sites, and is regularly featured in large-scale air defense exercises. In 2022, Iran introduced an upgraded variant utilizing the Sayyad-4B missile, which reportedly extends its engagement range to 300 kilometers, cementing its role as the backbone of Iran's strategic air defense network.