Defense Power

188 new UAVs join IRGC Navy

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In a ceremony on Wednesday morning in Bandar Abbas, 188 new drones joined the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy.
2020-09-23 10:59
Iran opens largest industrial batteries’ production complex

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s largest industrial batteries’ production unit was inaugurated on Sunday in the presence of Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami.
2020-09-20 11:54
Gen. Heidari:

Army, IRGC ready to give decisive response to any threat

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari says any threat against Iran’s interests or security will draw a decisive response by the Iranian armed forces.
2020-09-17 20:08
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Naval parade at end of Zolfaghar-99 military drill

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Army’s Zolfaghar-99 military drill was wrapped up today in the southern shores of the country with a parade of the naval flotilla and with senior Army’s commanders including Major General Mousavi in attendance.
2020-09-12 14:36
Army Cmdr.:

Iran’s response will make enemies regret their miscalculation

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Army’s first-in-command warned the enemies to not make any miscalculation in the region as the Iranian armed forces enjoy the utmost readiness.
2020-09-12 11:45
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Firing of “Ghader” cruise missile in Zolfaghar-99 war game

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The coast-to-sea cruise missile “Ghader” was fired in Iran’s Army military exercise “Zolfaghar-99”. The missile fired from a coast-to-sea site successfully hit the target at a distance of more than 200 km.
2020-09-11 11:49
Defense Min.:

90% of armed forces' weapons needs supplied domestically

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister said that more than 90 percent of the armed forces' weapons needs have been supplied domestically and the remaining 10 percent would not have a decisive impact on the country's defense power.
2020-09-05 15:39
Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The following are Iran’s developments in the past 24 hours.
2020-09-04 10:25
Official:

Iran able to export billions of dollars of military equipment

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The Head of the Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization pointed to the capacity of the Islamic Republic in exporting military equipment after the sanctions lifted.
2020-09-03 12:50
Army Aviation capable of conducting ops across region

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Commander of Army Aviation has pointed to the readiness of the force for carrying out military operations in the region.
2020-09-02 17:29
Brig. Gen. Sabahifard:

27 achievements of Army Air Defense Force to be unveiled

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – A number of 27 salient achievements of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force will be unveiled on Wed. Sept. 02.
2020-09-02 02:00
Brig. Gen. Nasirzadeh:

Air, defense forces coop. ‘unbreakable barrier’ in Iran's sky

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) in a message wrote that cooperation between Air and Defense Forces of the country has created an indestructible barrier in Iranian sky.
2020-08-31 21:30
Iran's experts capable of producing modern weapons: Maj. Gen.

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – A high ranking military commander said that Iran’s defense industry which enjoys ‘committed and expert’ forces “can enhance armed forces power by producing modern weapons.”
2020-08-27 13:59
Brig. Gen. Jafari:

Sanctions cause Iran defense industry to make progress

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Brigadier General Fatollah Jafari Head of Martyr Hassan Bagheri’s Institute said that sanctions imposed against Iran caused the country to make eye-catching progress in the defense industry.
2020-08-27 13:11
Iranian defense sector independent from foreign countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force said on Wednesday that having access to modern equipment, the Iranian defense sector is now standing on its feet independent from any other countries.
2020-08-26 15:00
Iran to boost defense power whether or not sanctions lifted

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization asserted “We are not waiting for the lifting of sanctions to strengthen our defense power, and also we are planning to cooperate with other countries in the field of exports.”
2020-08-23 10:37
Iran-Russia military coop. ‘positive, progressive’: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation is ‘positive and progressive’.
2020-08-22 22:45
Armed Forces ready to nip any threat in bud

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari highlighted the readiness of the Iranian Armed Forces to counter any threat.
2020-08-22 16:00
Islamic Revolution lovers' presence in Syria defeated US

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that the defeat of the US and its allies in Syria is due to the presence of the lovers of the Islamic Revolution.
2020-08-22 15:41
Iranian defense min. to depart for Russia for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense will leave Tehran for Moscow on Saturday at the head of a high-ranking defense and military delegation to hold bilateral talks with Russian officials in relevant field.
2020-08-22 12:51
Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The following are the latest developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran in the last 24 hours.
2020-08-21 10:10
Iranian defense industry competitive with modern intl. rivals

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – In a statement on Thursday, IRGC said Iranian defense industry is competitive with its developed and modern international rivals.
2020-08-21 00:10
New Iranian cruise, ballistic missiles unveiled

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian ministry of defense unveiled the two home-grown 'Martyr Haj Qasem ballistic missile' and 'Martyr Abu-Mahdi cruise missile' on Thursday.
2020-08-20 18:00
'Iran's defense progress unique in past 4 decades'

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian defense minister said on Thursday that the country's defense progress in the last four decades is not comparable to any other period.
2020-08-20 16:00
Iran's military power superior to Zionists’, Al Saud’s

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – According to the US-based Global Fire Power (GFP) review, Iran's potential military strength is superior to that of the Zionist regime and countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
2020-08-19 18:17
Iran to unveil new achievements in defense sector on Thurs.

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian defense minister announced on Wednesday that the latest achievements in defense sector will be unveiled on Thursday in ceremony with participation of President Hassan Rouhani.
2020-08-19 13:27
Shamkhani

Defense industry, Jihadi management symbol, active resistance

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that Iran’s defense industry is the brainchild of the Islamic Revolution and a symbol of Jihadi management and active resistance.
2020-08-19 11:20
Iran vows to respond to any aggression with a ‘rain of fire'

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami praised the country’s defense prowess, noting that the forces are ready for a strong response to any form of military aggression.
2020-08-19 09:30
MP:

Parl. mulls over strategies to counter terrorist movements

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Spokesman said that Parliament examined strategies to counter the terrorist movements.
2020-08-18 23:15
Iran capable of building strategic weapons: Defense minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister said his ministry has gained the necessary expertise and infrastructure to build strategic weapon systems in line with boosting the country's defense power.
2020-08-18 12:21