Shalamcheh (missile)

Shalamcheh is an Iranian surface-to-air missile    claimed to be capable of destroying several sorts of modern fighter jets and drones. This missile is launched from the Mersad domestic air defense system.

Shalamcheh  is considered   a medium-range missile which can also be utilized as a short-range missile. It travels at the speed of Mach 3, is resistant to enemy electronic warfare, and its average range is 40 kilometres.

Military tests
On 5 May 2014, the army of Iran successfully test-fired Shalamcheh missile, where it shot down the Iranian domestic drone Karrar.

In November 2018, air defense drills were held in the central, northern and western parts of Iran.