Analytical review of S-300PMU-2 air defense system in the military doctrine of the Islamic Republic of Iran with a regional deterrence approach

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1 مدیر گروه ژئوپلیتیک دانشگاه فرماندهی و ستاد آجا

2 دانش آموخته دانشگاه شیراز

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In the international system, deterrence and its defensive deterrence instances are considered one of the most important issues of national security. Therefore, to achieve stability and security, governments have to design and build a variety of defensive systems, missiles, aircraft, warships, and other advanced military equipment. This paper by descriptive-analytical method and using library resources, review of reputable scientific sites related to the S-300PMU-2 family missile system, sought to answer the question that what effect S-300PMU-2 air defense system has on the defensive deterrence of the Islamic Republic of Iran; and to what extent it provides defensive coverage for Iran. To answer this question, the researcher persuaded various goals in dimensions determining the concept of deterrence based on air defense system, security, geographical scope and identification of fighters within the scope of the system. Findings showed that the missile system has a relatively high level of defense of the country at both domestic and regional levels.It also has the ability to fight fourth generation fighters and ballistic missiles.The general result of the research indicated that the defensive system of the Islamic Republic of Iran despite the evolutionary process still needs to be upgraded.The S-300PMU-2 air defense system, as one of the most important links in the evolution of the current air defense model of the country,can repel the threats of the country at the regional level and upgrade the country's defense system to the continental and global levels, there is still need to use new weapons in the future.

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Strategic Studies of public policy
Volume 10, Issue 37
March 2021
Pages 360-383

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