"If they do not deliver S-300 defensive system to us, we have replacements and we can supply our operational requirements through innovative techniques and different designs," Deputy Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base for Coordination General Hassan Mansourian told reporters on the sidelines of countrywide military drills, codenamed ''Modafean-e Aseman-e-Velayat 2'.
"In times of crisis, we endeavor to supply all the needed materials from inside the country by initiating wide-range steps and continued research," Mansourian added.
Elsewhere, he pointed out that different types of weapons and equipments, including radars, missiles and anti cruise systems will be tested during the exercises.
The Iranian Armed Forces on Sunday started a series of wargames to enhance preparedness of nuclear sites' air defense units for confrontation against possible enemy attacks.
The commander further blamed US and Zionist lobbies' pressures on Russia for the delay in the delivery of the sophisticated anti-aircraft S-300 missile systems.
According to Western experts, the S-300 missile defense system would shield Iranian nuclear sites against any Israeli airstrike.
Israel has repeatedly threatened to halt Iran's nuclear program through military means.
The S-300 system, which can track targets and fire at aircraft 120 km (75 miles) away, features high jamming immunity and is able to simultaneously engage up to 100 targets.
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