Air Force

Air Force fully prepared to defend Iran: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi has emphasized that the Air Force is prepared to defend in the country against any threats.

Belarus reinforces troops near border with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Commander of Belarus’ air and air defense forces said on Sunday that his country has strengthened its forces on the border with Ukraine.

Indian Air Force personnel killed in attack in Jammu, Kashmir

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – An Indian Air Force personnel was killed and four others were injured in an attack on a convoy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Air Force commander:

Home-grown Kowsar fighter jet squadron to join air force

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Air Force said that a squadron of domestically manufactured Kowsar fighter jets will join the Iranian air force in the future.

Iran, Pakistan committed to enhancing bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force reiterated his unwavering commitment to enhancing the existing bilateral ties with Iran in military-to-military cooperation and the training domain.

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.