Defense Achievements

Iran's defense minister:

Iran's maritime power means its utmost power in region, world

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA)–Iran Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iran's authority at sea means authority in the region and the world, so the country needs to strengthen this authority by relying on its domestic capabilities.

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Russian missile experts visit Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Several senior Russian missile specialists have reportedly visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defence cooperation with Moscow.

Senior Army commander:

Iran to change military tactics, techniques based on threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander says the country will change its military techniques and tactics in response to evolving threats.

Iran adds new advanced military equipment to defense fleet

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Forces have officially received a new fleet of heavy, semi-heavy, and super-heavy military equipment, including strategic tank transporters, armored vehicles, and advanced drones.

Iran unveils homegrown Masaf rifle

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – In a major military upgrade, Iran’s domestically produced Masaf rifle has officially replaced the decades-old G3 as the standard-issue firearm for the Army’s Ground Forces, marking a shift toward self-sufficiency in weaponry.

Salami:

IRGC Navy extends air defense capabilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have developed air defense capabilities to a large extent, IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami said.

IRGC Navy Cmdr. unveils Shahid Delvari vessel capabilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has explained the capabilities of the Shahid Delvari high-speed vessel that was unveiled on Thursday morning.

Iran unveils high-speed vessel armed with cruise missiles

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran has unveiled a high-speed vessel that is equipped with anti-destroyer cruise missiles.

Iran has upper hand in defense industry: 1st VP

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic has the upper hand in the defense industry and can fulfill all its needs in this area, according to the Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.

Iran’s Army Navy to unveil Piroozan hovercraft

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Navy is scheduled to unveil the Piroozan hovercraft in the near future, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says.

Iran unveils Golaleh destroyer drone

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – In a major boost to Iran’s military capabilities, the ‘Golaleh’ destroyer drone was officially delivered to the IRGC Ground Forces in a ceremony attended by the Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

Iran unveils Qaem-118 air defense missile

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The Qaem-118 air defense missile was unveiled during the second phase of the IRGC Ground Forces' Great Prophet 19 military exercise.

Iran Armed Forces ready to confront any threat

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Commander of Iran Army’s Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says that the country's Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront any threat.

IRGC Ground Force stages largest-ever operational exercise

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Ground Forces of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution staged the biggest operational drill in southeast Iran.

Brig. Gen. Vahedi:

Iran to harshly respond to any enemy’s attack with might

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Army Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi has warned that any enemy's adventurism will receive a crushing response.

Iran Army Aerospace Force to unveil new achievements

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – The Aerospace Force of Iran's Army is set to unveil new achievements.

Iran min., OPEC chief visit Natl. Defense Coop. Exhibition

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) –Iran Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Haitham al-Ghais visited National Defense Cooperation Development Exhibition at the Presidential Office on Wed.

Brig. Gen. Vahedi:

Iran’s Army Air Force ready to confront enemy with power

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Army Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi said the country’s Army Air Force is fully prepared to counter the threats posed by enemies.

Brig. Gen. Vahedi:

Iran’s Air Force to unveil two new achievements soon

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Army Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi said on Friday that the country’s Air Force will soon unveil two new achievements.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

Iran defensive diplomacy neutralized global arrogance’s plot

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – A senior Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic’s "defensive diplomacy" has foiled the global arrogant powers’ plots to isolate the country.

Leader:

Use of private sector capabilities sole way for Iran progress

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the sole way of progress of the country is to take advantage of high capabilities and potentials of the private sector.

Iran’s Army always ready to defend country: Gen. Heidari

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Force is always ready to defend the country with all its might, Commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari said on Wednesday.

Iran in possession of weapons unknown to enemies

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander says the country has weapons that have not been unveiled so far and are unknown to the enemies.

Iran displays defense achievements at Vietnam Defense Expo

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran is showcasing its defense achievements at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, an international defense exhibition held in Hanoi from December 19 to 22.

Iranian unmanned fighter jet undergoing flight tests

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The pilotless version of Iran’s homegrown stealth fighter jet “Qaher (Conqueror)” has shown promising performance in flight tests, an official said.

Iran, China, US, Russia to attend Vietnam defense expo

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Companies from different countries including Iran, China, Russia and the United States will showcase military equipment at an arms expo in Hanoi in December, Vietnam's defense ministry said on Tuesday.

Netizens mock Israeli attack, praise Iran’s air defense power

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Social media users have reacted to Israel’s early-morning aggression against Iran, mocking the scale of the attacks and commending Iran’s formidable air defense capabilities.