Iran said it has started mass producing a new sophisticated air defense missile system capable of engaging low-altitude aircraft.

According to The Associated Press, the report by state TV on Monday, May 20, quoted Defense Minister Gen. Ahmad Vahidi as saying the new system, dubbed Herz-9 or Talisman-9 in Farsi, is capable of operating at night.

He said the system was mobile and could automatically identify and target flying objects at "low altitude."

The TV showed the system, involving double missiles mounted on a truck.