Air Force

Israel pilots refuse to train in reaction to judicial reforms

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) –The majority of reserve pilots in an Israeli regime's air force unit, 37 out of 40, have announced they will not participate in training or duty in protest against the government's controversial judicial overhaul.

Senior cleric hails air force's role in Iran's national might

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – This week's Tehran Friday prayers leader praised the decisive role that Iranian air forces play in defending the country's national security.

S. Korean KF-16 jet crashes, pilot safely escapes: Air Force

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet crashed due to an engine issue during a flight mission on Sunday, with its pilot having safely escaped, the Air Force said, according to local media.

Brig. Gen. Vahedi:

IRIAF played key role in bombing enemy positions during war

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Force praised the role the army air force played during the eight years of Sacred Defense (Iraqi imposed war on Iran between 1980-88).

Iran achieves 100% self-sufficiency in drone technolog: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA)– The Commander of Army Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that the country has reached 100% self-sufficiency in the field of producing Unmanned Aeria Vehicle (UAV) and will continue its path in this field vigorously.

Pakistan keen on coop. with Iran on aerospace, drone field

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Stating that Iran has made great progress in aerospace, especially in the field of drones, the Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force said that his country is interested in cooperation with Iran in these fields.

Iran ready for any coop. with Pakistan Air Force

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that Iran is ready for any cooperation with Pakistan Air Force.

US Air Force MQ-9 drone crashes in S New Mexico: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Air Force says an unmanned aircraft has crashed on a runway during takeoff from Holloman Air Force Base in southern New Mexico.

Iran Army Air Force at apex of preparedness: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Army Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that the Army Air Force is presently at the highest level of defense and combat preparedness.

Leader appoints "Vahedi" as new army air force commander

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi as the new commander of the Iranian Army Air Force.

Iran Army overhauls F-27 plane

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Experts and technical staff at Mehrabad’s Shahid Lashkari Air Force Base have overhauled an F-27 plane.

Air defense force at forefront of defending country: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard has said that the air defense force is at the forefront of defending the country and a symbol of the nation's might.

IRIAF ready to defend security of Iranian skies: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that Air Force of the country is ready to defend airspace of the country with utmost power.

Giant Kaman 22 drones unveiled by Iran air force

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Today, the Iran Air Force has the technology to build various types of UAVs, and the Kaman 22 drones are the first large combat UAVs in the country, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh.

Complex operation of Army Air Force not to be forgotten: Cmdr

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that complex and complicated operations of Iran’s Army Air Force are not forgotten during eight years of Sacred Defense (Iraqi imposed war against Iran in 1980-1988).

IRIAF cmdr.:

Giving new identity to Armed Forces, IR salient achievement

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said that giving new identity to the Armed Forces is the most important and salient achievement of the Islamic Revolution (IR).

IRIAF cmdr.:

Islamic Revolution disrupted world’s bipolar system

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said that Islamic Revolution disrupted the structure of bipolar system in the world.

Taiwan air force flexes muscles after Chinese overflight

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) Armed and ready to go, Taiwan air force jets screamed into the sky on Tuesday in a drill to simulate a war scenario, showing its fleet’s battle readiness after dozens of Chinese warplanes flew into the island’s air defense zone.

IAF to give crushing response to enemy in case of adventurism

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) pointed to full readiness of the force to confront enemy and said that enemy will face a crushing response of air force of the country in case of any adventurism.

Iran observing enemies beyond its borders

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said relying on its modern technology, Iran is observing enemies beyond its borders.

Iran Air Force starts military exercise

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) started a military exercise in the central province of Isfahan on Monday morning.

Iran able to impose its will on enemy: Air Force Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) emphasized that the Armed Forces are fulfilling their duty based on responsibilities assigned, adding that “we believe that we will impose our will on the enemy.”

Army Air Force plays key role in securing Iran's airspace: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army has always played a key role in securing the country’s airspace.

Iran’s Air Force, ‘one of most powerful fleets in region’: official

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of Iran Air Force Brigadier General Mehdi Hadian said late on Mon. that Army Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the most powerful and strongest fleets in the region.

Iran to respond promptly to any threat: Air Force cmdr. 

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Friday that Iran is capable responding quickly to any threat.