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On December 10, the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics released videos showing two new precision-guided rocket artillery systems.
The first system, dubbed BM-120, has a range of up to 120 kilometers. The system’s launcher can carry up to six precision-guided rockets with a fairly small diameter.
BM-120 rockets are reportedly available with high-explosive fragmentation [HE-FRAG], penetration or cluster warheads. The rockets, which have a very high circular error probable (CEP), appear to be guided by an inertial navigation system (INS) aided by a satellite navigation system.
Iranian BM-120, surface-to-surface ballistic missile with fragmented, explosive and penetrating warheads pic.twitter.com/cPZ4uHfCKL
— Mahyar (@Mahyar3138) December 10, 2021
The second system, dubbed BM-45, is armed with heavier rockets with a larger diameter. Yet, its range is reportedly limited to 45 km.
The system’s launcher can carry two rockets at the time. Just like the BM-120, BM-45 rockets have a very high CEP and appear to be also guided by INS and a satellite navigation system.
Iranian BM-45, surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 45km pic.twitter.com/ZVQRwHrdyN
— Mahyar (@Mahyar3138) December 10, 2021
According to some Iranian sources, the two advanced systems are available for export. These claims are yet to be confirmed.
In the last few years, Iran’s massive missile and rocket program made major leaps. Tehran has been supporting its military industry like never before in response to repeated threats by the US and Israeli.
