Iran Defense Ministry

MoD unveils 1st indigenous vessel "Lavender Reaper"

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization unveiled the first domestically-manufactured “Lavender Reaper” Vessel in the country.

Defense Ministry unveils “FAKHRA” vaccine

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The first phase of clinical trial of “Fakhra” vaccine started with the injection of the vaccine into son of martyr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Tuesday in the presence of ministers of Defense and Health and Medical Education.

MoD planning to produce civil aircraft: Deputy min.

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Deputy Defense Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said that the ministry has entered the field of launching a civil aircraft production line.

Defense Ministry unveils indigenous weapons

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled seven rifles and shotguns, including an assault rifle called Masaf, on Sunday.

'Self reliance' of Iran Armed Forces defeated enemy pressures

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iran Armed Forces were able to defeat the enemy with three strategies of relying on domestic power, optimizing defense equipment, and building home-made weapons, the Iranian Defense Minister stressed.

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.

Rear Admiral Rastegari:

‘Jamaran’ Destroyer completely built by domestic experts

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization said that ‘Jamaran’ Destroyer has been completely built by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the country has not received any help from any foreign country.

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.

Iran opens production line of advanced man-portable missiles

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Concurrent with the 42nd Islamic Revolution anniversary, Iran has inaugurated production lines of man-portable missiles as well as a center for manufacturing solid fuel.

Gen. Hatami:

Iran, India geographical capacities key to boost defense coop

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said the significant geographical capacities of Iran and India can help boost the two countries’ defensive cooperation.

SLVs to advance Iran missile program: Washington

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Reacting to the successful launch of Iran’s Zol-Jannah satellite launcher, Washington claims space launch vehicles could boost Iran’s ballistic missile program.

Iran launches satellite carrier with solid fuel engine

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iran has successfully launched the Zol-Jannah combined satellite carrier which is equipped with the most powerful solid-fuel engine in the country.

Fakhrizadeh assassination to be definitely avenged: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said that hard revenge on assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is ‘certain’.

Iran extends hand of friendship to regional countries: envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Stating that Iran's strategy is one of cooperation, peace and friendship, the country's Ambassador to Muscat said that Iran has extended a hand of friendship to the countries of the region.

Gen. Hatami:

Defense Ministry to unveil Dena destroyer

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister says a state-of-the-art domestic destroyer dubbed “Dena” will join the Navy’s fleet in the near future.

Deputy MoD:

Iran able to be among top 10 defense equip. supply countries

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Deputy Ministry of Defense for International Affairs said that Iran enjoys high capacity to be among top 10 supplying countries of defense products.

Iran to increase defense power as threat heightens: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense said that Iran will increase its defense power as enemy's threat heightens in the country simultaneously.

Iran making ‘tremendous’ success in developing domestic jets

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister says that the country has made ‘tremendous’ success in developing Kosar fighter jets and other defense equipment needed for defending the nation.

Defense Ministry unveils domestic ultrasound screening device

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled the first domestically-produced ultrasound screening machine on Tuesday.

Pompeo announces US sanctions on Iran's Ministry of Defense

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – After failing to extend Iran's Arms Embargo, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced new sanctions on the Iranian Defense Ministry and other Iranian officials involved in the country's nuclear and missile programs.

UAE, Bahrain traitors must wait for Resistance's revenge

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Addressing traitorous rulers of UAE and Bahrain, the Head of Ideological-Political Organization of the Ministry of Defense warned all compromisers to wait for the anger and revenge of the Islamic Ummah and the Resistance Axis.

MoD calls on UK to take practical actions to pay 40-year debt

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Stating that the issue of paying off Iran’s debt by the UK government has nothing to do with the release of some prisoners, Iran's Ministry of Defense called on UK to take immediate action to pay 40-year debt.

MoD holds exhibition of industrial parts

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) –The exhibition of manufacturing industrial parts was opened in the presence of Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Thursday.

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.

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.

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.