Yemeni armed forces to unveil new air defense systems

SANAA, Feb. 20 (YPA) – The Yemeni armed forces will reveal in the coming days new air defense systems that have entered service, Brigadier General Yahya Sare’e, spokesman for the armed forces said on Thursday.

“In the coming days, the armed forces will unveil a number of recently in-service air defense systems, which will enter service,” Sare’e added.

“These systems are characterized by modern and sophisticated technology and have successful experiences in shooting down a large number of fighter reconnaissance aircraft and warplanes.

It is worth mentioning that the air defenses of the army and popular committees were able on February 14th to shoot down a Saudi warplane type “Tornado” with a surface-to-air missile in Jawf province.

E.M