Defense Power

Need for smart armaments to be met by Defense Industries org.

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said the Iranian Defense Industries Organization is able to meet the demand of the Iranian Army for the smart armaments.

Bright future drawn ahead of Iran defense industry: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Commander Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi said that bright and rosy future awaits the defense industry of the country.

Iran inaugurates super-heavy battery production line

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The production line of super-heavy and traction batteries inaugurated on Wed. in the presence of the Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces and Defense Minister.

IRGC cmdr.:

MoD made good progress in field of ground combat

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The commander of the IRGC ground forces said that the goals and strategies set in the field of ground combat have been well achieved in the Ministry of Defense.

Hatami:

Strengthening, upgrading missile power MoD's priority

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that strengthening and upgrading missile power is the first goal of the Ministry of Defense.

Iran among world missile powers: Hatami

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ami Hatami said that Iran is undoubtedly one of the world powers in the missile field.

Hajizadeh:

IRGC, Army made great strides in field of defense systems

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – “Over the past years, we have made great strides in the field of research and producing of defense systems, including missile, radar, and electronic warfare systems”, IRGC Aerospace Force Commander said.

IRGC ready to confront enemies’ threats with all might

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The Political-Ideological Director of Ministry of Defense said that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is ready to confront all threats waged by enemies against the Islamic Republic of Iran with all its might and power.

Iran unveils two advanced defense systems

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Two advanced homegrown defense systems were unveiled during the parade of units of Army Air Defense Force on the occasion of April 18, National Army Day of Iran.

Defense min. congratulates regional counterparts on Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense congratulated his counterparts in friend and neighboring countries in the region on the arrival of Nowruz.

Iran to firmly continue development of missile capability

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense says the Islamic Republic will firmly continue to strengthen its missile capabilities, in line with the defensive plans, in the upcoming calendar year (starts March 21).

Enemy dreams, objectives ending in failure against Iranians

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) hailed the Iranian nation’s resistance through the past decades, which has led to the hampering of all enemy plots in different areas.

Defense min.:

If Zionists do a damn thing, Iran to raze Haifa, Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense said that Zionists should know that if they do a damn thing, Islamic Republic of Iran will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa completely, referring to statement of Leader of Islamic Revolution.

Venezuelan Armed Forces launch drills to bolster defense

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Venezuelan Armed Forces on Friday launched military exercises to bolster Venezuela's defenses.

Iran Army Air Force receives military aircraft, helicopters

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Ministry of Defense has delivered dozens of aircraft, helicopters, and jet engines to the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) in line with the plans to boost the force’s combat power.

Iran not having expansionist view of its military component

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President maintained that the Islamic Republic does not have an expansionist view of its defensive and military power components.

Enemy afraid of Iran's defense capabilities: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that the enemy is afraid of Iran's defense capabilities and knows that if it makes a mistake, it will be faced with a hard response.

Iran counts on purchasing arms from Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iran hopes it will be able to procure arms from Russia to ensure security in the region, Senior Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji told Sputnik.

Iran showing part of its defense power to enemies

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that Iran occasionally shows just part of its defense power to enemies.

IRGC chief warns enemies of Iran’s defensive firepower

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says the ill-wishers and enemies of Iran should be afraid of the country’s defensive might, a glimpse of which has been showcased in the recent military drills.

Ground Force showcases IRGC defense doctrine in drill: Spox

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) - Spokesman for Payambar-e Azam 16 (Great Prophet-16) drill of Ground Forces of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) revealed the demonstration of IRGC defense doctrine by implementing six offensive operations in the drill.

Iran to respond to enemy’s threats strongly: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of defense said that Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to the enemy’s threats with its utmost power and strength.

Defense min.:

Iran’s authority, result of resistance of people against GA

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) –Iranian Minister of Defense said that today’s authority of Islamic Republic of Iran is the result of resistance of people against the Global Arrogance, stating that seeking independence is the great ideal of the Iranian nation.

IRGC vows to attain speed of 110 knots for its speedboats

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Saying that the speed of 340 speedboats that joined the IRGC navy fleet hit 94 knots, IRGC Navy Commander promised that in the near future the speed of the new domestic vessels will reach 110 knots.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran's progress, strategic capacities terrifying world powers

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said that today, the world powers are terrified by observing the geopolitical and strategic capacities, progress and capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran self-reliant in arms production: Defense Minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said the country has gained self-sufficiency in the majority of its arms industry, thanks to the incessant efforts of its young military experts.

Enemies seeking a defenseless Iran: Hatami

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister said enemies of the country wish to see Iran without defense capabilities.

Defense min.:

Anti-armor, air defense missiles range, speed to be increased

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Referring to the inauguration of the center for manufacturing solid fuel, Iran’s Defense Minister said that it can effectively increase the range and speed of surface-to-surface anti-tank missiles and low altitude air defense.