Defense

Defense official:

Iran's defense industry becomes unsanctionable

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The defense industry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has become unsanctionable, the deputy coordinator of Iran's defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Russia’s military equipment arrives in Belarus

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Another echelon with Russian military equipment intended for the regional group of forces arrived in Belarus on Friday, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Belarus said on Friday.

Australia to purchase US-made HIMARS missile system

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Australia is planning to purchase and deploy the US-manufactured High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by 2026-2027, among other weapon acquisitions called to boost the national military capabilities.

Iran tests Bavar-373 air defense system at 300 km range

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard announced the initial tests of the Bavar-373 air defense system at a range of 300 kilometers.

We have to do space work, research: Gen. Hajizadeh

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The IRGC Aerospace Force Commander says that Iran is under the obligation of doing work and research in the field of space.

Iran 'undisputed air defense power in region': Brig. Gen.

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force said that Iran has developed an independent and undisputed power in the air defense field in the region.

Yemen's defense minister:

Yemen fully ready to confront any SA military options

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Yemeni defense minister Mohamed al-Atifi said that the Yemeni forces are fully prepared and ready for confronting any military options from the Saudi coalition.

30 Chinese military jets enter Taiwan air defense zone

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA)– Taiwan on Monday reported largest military operations since Jan. by China air force in its air defense zone, with island's defense ministry saying Taiwanese fighters scrambled to warn away 30 aircraft in latest uptick in tension

S-300 defense system fires at Israeli jets in Syria

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Hebrew sources reported that for the first time since the Israeli regime began its strikes in Syria, a Russian S-300 missile defense system fired at an Israeli regime's plane.

Azerbaijani minister of defense due in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Azerbaijan's defense minister Zakir Hasanov Zakir Hasanov will travel to the Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday.

Baghdad, Beirut to sign military MoU

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Baghdad and Beirut will sign a military MoU, Arabic media have reported.

Defense system in sky of Natanz region tested

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The firing of defensive missiles in the sky of Badroud in Natanz region was aimed at testing the rapid response of defense systems deployed in the region.

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S-550, S-500 systems to jointly defend Russia against threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – According to a source close to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russia’s new S-550 and S-500 surface-to-air missile systems will jointly defend strategically important Russian facilities from missiles and space threats.

Syria air defense downs 2 missiles fired by Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Syrian air defense systems shot down two missiles fired by Israeli F-16 fighters near the Golan Heights, as a result of the strike, two Syrian soldiers were wounded, said Vadim Kulit on Saturday.

Sirens sounded at US Embassy in Baghdad (+VIDEO)

Informed Iraqi security sources reported the activation of the siren and the C-Ram defense system inside the US Embassy in the Green Zone of Baghdad.