Defense Power

Iran to unveil new generation of long-range defense systems

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force said Sunday that a number of long-range defense systems will be unveiled in the near future.

Iran’s Navy equipped with 42 new defense weapons

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – 42 new defense and military achievements joined the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the order of the Commander in Chief of the Army.

Iran unveils new air defense, missile systems

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – A new missile system and an air defense system were unveiled in Iran on Saturday morning.

US army cannot match Iran’s defense power: Hajizadeh

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said Thursday that the US Army knows very well that it cannot match the Iranian defense might.

Iran unveils upgraded Shafagh missile system

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The upgraded Shafagh missile system was unveiled in Iran on Saturday.

Iran Army receives new homegrown drones

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – A large number of homegrown unmanned aerial vehicles suited for various military operations joined the Iranian Army’s fleet on Tuesday.

Defense minister:

Iran has no restrictions in defending national interests

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Saying that Tehran respects the territorial integrity of all countries, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani stressed that the country has no restrictions in defending national interests.

Iran boosting drone power proportionate to potential threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is boosting its drone capabilities to be able to respond to potential threats in kind.

Iran to begin mass production of home-made training jet

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Once the flight tests and final standard tests are completed, Iran will begin mass production of its home-made training jet, according to a senior official with the Ministry of Defense.

Army Cmdr.:

Iran deploys troops at NE borders to counter threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces has deployed drone, missile, and artillery units in northeastern border areas to react to any threat rapidly and in a timely manner, an Iranian commander said.

Iran successfully tests new armed drone system

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian armed forces have successfully tested a new system for operation and launch of armed drones.

Iran successfully launches newest bio-space capsule

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran's newest biological capsule was successfully launched with the domestically-built Salman launcher on Wednesday morning.

Army Cmdr. voices Iran self-sufficiency in military equipment

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) –  The deputy Army chief for coordination, pointing to the capabilities of Iran in the field of military equipment, said on Thursday that the country has become "self-sufficient" and exports some military equipment.

Deylaman destroyer officially joins Iran Navy

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – During a ceremony on Monday morning, the Deylaman destroyer officially joined the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.

Iran’s defense power deters threats: minister

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that adversaries have ceased their threats against Iran, acknowledging the nation’s robust defense capabilities.

Iranian Army shows latest drone Kaman 19

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran has made its newest operational drone Kaman-19, a drone for electronic warfare operations.

Iran’s annual arms exports stands at $1 bn

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran exported around $1 billion worth of different military equipment during the past Iranian year, a deputy defense minister said.

Iran’s air defense updated based on new threats: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s northeast air defense zone has said that the country’s air defense equipment has been updated based on new threats.

Army Cmdr.:

Iran Army has full combat readiness to deal with threats

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army has lauded the country’s progress in military capabilities and defense power, stressing that Iran maintains full defensive and combat readiness to confront any potential threats.

Iran defense minister:

US gives green light to Zionists for more bloodshed in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister has warned that a ground operation by the Zionist Israeli regime will complicate the situation in Gaza, denouncing Washington's military support for the occupying regime.

China condemns ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Iran defense program

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – China has slammed new “illegal” sanctions imposed by the United States on individuals and entities linked to Iran’s missile and drone programs.

Iranian Army employs new drone in war game

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Army has brought into operation a new homegrown drone, dubbed Kaman-19, in a military exercise underway across the country.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

Iran Army's drone power can respond to any threats from foes

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says that the country’s drone power has advanced to a level that can counter any threats posed by the enemies.

Commander:

Iran Air Defense Force can target aircraft of any RCS

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Air Defense Force says the country’s home-grown long-range air defense systems are capable of detecting and dealing with any flying object irrespective of its radar cross section (RCS).