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What is the Sayyad-3G Missile?

Feb. 23, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy recently tested the Sayyad-3G air defense missile.

About Sayyad-3G Missile:

  • It is a naval surface-to-air defense missile developed by Iran.
  • Derived from the land-based Sayyad-3 missile, the Sayyad-3G has been adapted for maritime use, providing medium-range air defense for warships and naval vessels.
  • It is launched from ships via a Vertical Launch System (VLS), offering 360-degree coverage and rapid response against aerial threats.
  • The missile is capable of intercepting multiple airborne targets, including warplanes, maritime patrol aircraft, and high-altitude UAVs.
  • It can operate both independently and as part of an integrated naval command-and-control network, using the ship’s onboard radar while retaining autonomous tracking and targeting capability.
  • Its operational range is reported to be approximately 150 kilometers.

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