Defense Power

Trump announces new executive order to build ‘Iron Dome’

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – United States President Donald Trump has announced he would sign an executive order calling for the construction of an “Iron Dome” missile defense program.

Iran prepared for electronic warfare

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri expressed the country’s full readiness to fight electronic warfare.

Iran Army unveils pinpoint laser bomb system

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran unveiled its first pinpoint laser bomb system on Tuesday.

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IRGC Navy fires missiles guided with artificial intelligence

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have fired missiles equipped with artificial intelligence, destroying mock enemy targets successfully.

IRGC Navy unveils one of its complex mines

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy published the first footage of one of its complex mines during a drill in southern Iran.

Iran army employs Cobra helicopters, Fajr-5 missiles in drill

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have showcased their operational capabilities during a large-scale military exercise held in the northeastern city of Taybad.

Macron calls on Europe to 'wake up' as Trump takes office

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Emmanuel Macron gave a speech to the French armed forces in the face of an 'acceleration' of threats which, in his view, requires Europe to 'spend more on defense.'

FM Spox.:

Iran not to negotiate on its defense, military power ever

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has emphasized that the Islamic will never negotiate on its defense and military capabilities.

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's Navy receives first homegrown intelligence destroyer (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Navy received the first homegrown intelligence destroyer named 'Zagros' on Wednesday.

Iran's defense chief says big surprises in ‘store’

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister has commended the superior stance of the capabilities of the country’s Armed Forces, especially in the area of air defense and naval combat.

Iran unveils daunting laser-powered air defense system

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Army has unveiled a state-of-the-art laser-powered air defense system during its Air Defense Forces’ military maneuvers in the country’s western and northern areas.

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.

Over 1,000 drones to join Iran's Army in coming days

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Force for Coordination Affairs says that the Army is set to receive new strategic equipment in the coming days.

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Iran Armed Forces ready to decisively respond to any threat

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – In a statement on Saturday, Iran's Armed Forces declared full and constant readiness to decisively respond to any threat posed by enemies.

Biden inks $895 bln US defense budget for 2025

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden approved the country's defense budget for the fiscal year 2025 (started October 1) in the amount of $895 bln, according to a statement distributed by the White House press service.

China slams Pentagon report on its military development

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense, on Saturday criticized the US Department of Defense report titled "Military and Security development involving the PRC."

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.

Turkey scales down $23 bln F-16 jet deal with US:Defense min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Turkey has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United States, scrapping the purchase of 79 modernization kits for its existing fleet, Defense Minister Yasar Guler said.

Pakistan hails Iran’s military achievements, defense progress

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif has praised Iran's homegrown achievements in the military sector as a "source of pride."

Khaji:

Iran to not change number of its advisory forces in Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Senior Advisor to the Iranian Foreign Minister for Special Political Affairs says Iran will not change the number of its advisory forces in Syria due to the escalation of tensions in West Asia.

Chief of General Staff of S Arabia Armed Forces to visit Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili will visit Iran on Sunday at the head of a high-ranking military delegation.

Sunni Parl. Faction urges countries to condemn Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – The Sunni Faction of Iranian Parliament in a statement called on the world countries to denounce the criminal acts of the Zionist regime, saying that Israeli’s aggressive acts are contrary to the international laws and norms.

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.

Defense power given priority in budget blueprint: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday submitted the budget bill for the next Iranian fiscal year to the Parliament, saying the plan has given special consideration to a build-up of defense capabilities.

Iran says ready to defend its sovereignty against Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s UN ambassador has strongly rejected Israel’s claims that Tehran has violated international law and the United Nations Charter and said that ready to defend its sovereignty against the regime’s aggression.

Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard:

'Peace, stability in region' Iran’s Armed Force’s priority

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) –Commander of Iran Army’s Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said Iranian Armed Forces are committed to peace and stability in West Asia, stressing that the country is against any form of war or bloodshed.

Defense Ministry spox:

Martyring Hezbollah chief to make Resistance Front stronger

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Defense Ministry Spokesman Brigadier General Reza Talainik said that Israeli assassination of Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will make the Resistance Front stronger.