Defense Achievements

No military can overcome Iran’s defense power

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – A spokesman for the General Staff of the Armed Forces cautioned against any malicious measure against the Islamic Republic, saying that the armed forces would give a proportionate response to the slightest aggression against the country.

Gen. Heidari

Army to unveil new drones

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Army will unveil its new air-defensive achievements before the current Iranian year ends (on March 20, 2019).

11th ‘Mehr Vision’ addresses Iran's defense achievements, JCPOA survival

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Mehr News English Service has published the eleventh edition of ‘Mehr Vision,’ a monthly review of news and analyses of Iran and the region.

Domestically-designed heavy-duty firefighting aircraft unveiled + video

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A modern and heavy-duty firefighting aircraft which is designed and created by engineers of Iran’s Defense Ministry was unveiled today in Isfahan.

‘Iranian nation, Armed Forces to respond to brutal acts of enemies’

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that Iranian nation and Armed Forces will give a response to brutal acts of enemies.

Foreign attaches visit defense achievements exhibition in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – A host of foreign military attaches residing in Iran paid a visit, on Saturday, to Iran’s defense industries’ achievements to get briefed with the latest accomplishments of Iranian defense ministry.

Iran soon to unveil advanced long-range missile, radar systems

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says the country will soon unveil its most-advanced long-range radar and air defense missile systems.

Iran military aviation chief:

Kowsar fighter jet, 100% domestically-made

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization Brigadier General Abdolkarim Banitarafi says that the recently unveiled Kowsar fighter jet is 100% domestically produced.

Iran test-flies 1st homegrown fighter/trainer jet ‘Kosar’

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran has successfully test-flown the first indigenous advanced light attack and training jet ‘Kosar’ concurrent with the National Day of Defense Industry.

Iran defense achievements disturbs enemies' dreams

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – First Deputy Speaker of Islamic Parliament of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, referring to a report by Iranian defense minister, said the country's defense gains have thwarted the enemies’ plots.

Defense minister in Parliament behind closed door

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The closed session of Iranian Parliament have started with Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in attendance.

Iran Army Air Force increases chopper missiles range to 12 km

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Army Air Force Commander Brigadier General Amir Ghorbani said that renewing helicopters project is going ahead as planned, adding that the range of missiles installed on combat helicopters has increased to above 8 kilometers.

Iran to unveil new military achievement next week: military official

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Defense Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said Fri. that new military achievements that will be unveiled next week will upset the enemies.

Iran unveils new generation of ‘Fateh-e Mobin’ missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian defense ministry has unveiled a new generation of ‘Fateh-e Mobin’ missiles, equipped with an advanced seeker head.

Iranian Army unveils four new achievements

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Army has unveiled four new defense achievements including a vertical quadcopter, a command and control system, a fireproof ammo box, and a simulated 155mm barrel.

Brig. Gen. Balali:

'Bavar 373' air defense system to come on stream soon

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) –Deputy coordinator of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base said Wed. that Bavar 373 air defense system has been designed and will be put into action in the near future.

Zarif says visit to India 'fruitful'

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a tweet at the conclusion of his trip to New Delhi, outlined the results of his recent visit to India.

Iranian Army unveils 3 new achievements

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Army unveils 3 new achievements all of which are pieces of equipment relating to combat helicopters.

Army successfully tests 7 new weapons

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – During the recent two-day military exercises code-named Muhammad Rasoulallah, Iranian army successfully test-fired seven new weapons.

New Paykan-class warship to join naval forces

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami announced on Wednesday that a new Paykan-class warship will join the army’s navy in the Caspian Sea next week.

Navy to unveil new equipment: Iranian commander

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says Iranian maritime forces will unveil new combat equipment before the end of current Iranian year on March 20, 2018.

Saddam backed by all world powers: former MoD

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Former Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan says that the Imposed War of 1980-88 taught Iranians not to rely on other countries in terms of defense industries.