U.S. Media Claims Iran Uses Multispectral Cameras to Identify U.S. and Israeli Warplanes
On April 4, Xinhua News Agency reported from Cairo that Iran is using a complex network of multispectral cameras to track and identify American and Israeli aircraft, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
The report cited Amir Avivi, chairman of the Israeli Defense and Security Forum, stating that Iran has deployed these cameras along routes commonly used by enemy aircraft or critical flight paths, capable of capturing data beyond visible light wavelengths. Once an enemy aircraft is detected, the Iranian military will attempt to shoot it down. Unlike radar systems, these cameras do not emit signals that Israel can use to locate them.
Earlier that day, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces' Khatam al-Anbiya said that the new air defense system of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps successfully shot down an American F-35 fighter jet, three drones including the MQ-9 and "Hermes" models, and two cruise missiles, stating, "This Friday (April 3) should be called the Black Shame Friday for the United States and Israel."
The spokesperson said, "We have a new air defense system, which has been independently developed by our knowledgeable youth, and will gradually be showcased in actual combat."
Iran is utilizing a network of multispectral cameras to track U.S. and Israeli aircraft, successfully shooting down an F-35 and multiple drones and cruise missiles on April 3, 2023. These cameras, which capture data beyond visible wavelengths, are strategically placed along critical flight paths. The Iranian military claims these advancements are a result of domestic development by its youth, enhancing their air defense capabilities.
- Iran is using a network of multispectral cameras to track U.S. and Israeli aircraft.
- Iran has successfully shot down an F-35 and several drones and cruise missiles.
- The cameras are deployed along key flight paths used by enemy aircraft.
- The new air defense systems were developed by Iranian youth and are being showcased in real combat situations.