The Israeli Air Force has confirmed a precise airstrike on an Iranian radar system known as “Matla al-Fajr” ("Dawn Rise") — a mobile VHF radar developed for early warning and airspace monitoring.
According to the IDF, the strike was carried out by fighter jets and is part of an ongoing campaign targeting Iran’s air defense infrastructure. The radar system was reportedly destroyed completely.
The Matla al-Fajr radar, unveiled by Iran in 2010, is mounted on a trailer and consists of antennas, control units, and communication equipment. It is designed to remain operational even in electronic warfare environments. Depending on the version, it has a detection range of 300 to 480 kilometers and altitude coverage up to 30 kilometers.
The system includes electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) and can switch between 100 VHF frequencies to resist jamming. Iranian state-affiliated outlet Mashregh News previously reported that the “Matla al-Fajr 2,” developed jointly by SAIRAN and Isfahan University of Technology, is a 3D radar based on solid-state technology. It can detect low-signature targets like cruise missiles and stealth aircraft such as the F-35, though its accuracy decreases at short range.
This airstrike is part of a broader Israeli operation known as "Am Kalavi" ("With a Lion’s Strength"), aimed at weakening Iran's early-warning and air defense network. In recent days, a series of Israeli attacks have targeted Iranian missile batteries, radars, and command centers.
The elimination of this radar highlights once again Israel’s ability to penetrate Iranian airspace and carry out precise strikes on high-value strategic assets.