IDF Releases Footage of Airstrikes on Iranian S-300 Air Defense System

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage on April 7, 2026, showing precision-guided airstrikes against military infrastructure inside Iran. The footage specifically highlights a strike on a Russian-made S-300PMU long-range air defense system, which is among the most advanced surface-to-air missile systems in the Iranian military inventory.

While the Israeli military did not officially disclose the exact coordinates of the strike, open-source observers indicated that the S-300PMU system was positioned to protect strategic sites near the capital city of Tehran.

Technical Specifications of the S-300PMU

The S-300PMU is a Russian-designed long-range surface-to-air missile system. According to reports, the system was delivered to Iran under a contract signed in 2007, with the shipments of the hardware completed during the mid-2010s.

The system is engineered to detect and engage a variety of aerial threats, including aircraft, cruise missiles and specific ballistic threats. Depending on the configuration, the S-300PMU can engage targets at distances ranging from 125 to 150 kilometers.

A standard battery of the S-300 system typically consists of the following components:

• Surveillance radars
• Engagement radars
• A command post
• Multiple mobile launchers

Strategic Role in Iranian Air Defense

The S-300PMU forms a critical part of Iran’s layered air defense network. This network is intended to provide protection for key military installations and nuclear-related facilities against external aerial attacks.

The release of the footage is part of a broader effort by the IDF to showcase the results of its operations against Iranian military capabilities.

Additional Military Targets

In addition to the air defense systems, the IDF has released other footage documenting strikes on different strategic assets. This includes an airstrike targeting a mobile Iranian ballistic missile launcher located in Tabriz.