Iran Defense Ministry

Hatami underlines nanotechnology’s role in Iran’s defense power

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that great achievements of Iranian scientists in the field of nanotechnology play a significant role in boosting Iran’s defense power.

Saudis seeking to ‘save face’ by blaming ‘powerful’ Iran for Aramco attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Saudi Arabia’s pointed finger at Iran for Aramco attacks is a bid to save their face.

Enemies' plots to fail after Iran economy stops dependency on oil: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says that the Iranian economy will do well under sanctions by putting an end to oil-dependence.

Defense min. to Syrian counterpart:

Iran’s principal policy is to preserve regional peace, security

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Tehran’s main policy is to preserve sustainable peace and security in the region.

Defense minister inaugurates production line of military vehicle batteries

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami inaugurated on Saturday the production line of advanced military batteries.

Iranian, Turkish defense ministers meet in Ankara for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami met with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar in Ankara on Monday.

Iranian start-ups to expand activities in defense sector: VP

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari announced on Saturday that Iranian start-ups and knowledge-based firms are to improve their activities in domestic defense sector.

Defense Ministry signs MoU to develop new products

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today between Iran’s Defense Ministry and Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology to boost cooperation for building new defense products in different fields.

Iran unveils homegrown drone 'Kian' with pinpoint accuracy

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran has unveiled a new generation of homegrown jet-powered drone dubbed ‘Kian’ which could hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.

More practical defense achievements hidden from enemies: top Iranian cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras highlighted the growing advances in the country’s defense sector, saying the enemies are not aware of Iran’s hidden military achievements.

MPs appreciate MoD for developing Bavar-373 air defense system

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers appreciated the efforts of Defense Ministry for manufacturing the long-range Bavar-373 air defense system using domestic capabilities.

Iran to unveil new homegrown air defense system

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian military commander said the country is set to unveil a new domestically-produced air defense system in the near future.

Iran to stun enemies in case of any aggression: Dep. Def. Min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Ghasem Taghizadeh said that some of the defense achievements of Iranian forces are not reflected in the media due to security reasons but Iran will stun enemies in case they commit any stupid mistake.

Iran attains tech. to build advanced laser cannons: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Shahrokh Shahram said that Iran has gained the technical know-how to produce and use advanced laser cannons to protect the country’s vital centers.

Deputy defense min.:

Iran has attained self-sufficiency in aerospace industry

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Ghasem Taghizadeh said on Friday that Islamic Republic of Iran has attained full independency in the aerospace industry.

Armed Forces strongly support Iran’s foreign policy: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Armed Forces of the country support foreign policy with all its might.

Navy’s achievements strategic, deterrent: cmd.

TEHRAN, Aug. 2 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Wednesday that the achievements of Iranian Navy have been strategic and deterrent during the recent past years and have made the country independent form foreigners in designing and manufacturing naval equipment.

Iran on verge of producing plane, helicopter engines: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that sanctions made Iran rely on its domestic capabilities and grow in different industries, and one example of such progress is that Iran is on the verge of producing plane and helicopter engines.

Defense Ministry official:

Iranian-made S 300 air defense ready to join armed forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – An official at Iranian Defense Ministry said Fri. that the indigenous air defense system ‘Bavar-373’ is ready to join armed forces.

Iran unveils modern armored vehicle 'Ra'd'

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled homegrown and advanced armored vehicle, Ra'd, on Tuesday morning.

Multipurpose tactical vehicles delivered to armed forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Domestically-produced tactical vehicles, dubbed “Aras 2”, were officially delivered to the Iranian armed forces on Tuesday.

Iran to unveil 2 new defensive achievements on August 22: minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami announced on Wednesday that on the occasion of Iran’s National Defense Industry Day (August 22) a new military vehicle and an air defense system will be unveiled and delivered.

Iran unveils guided bombs, ballistic missiles with pinpoint precision

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – On the threshold of National Defense Industry Day i.e. August 22, Iran defense ministry unveiled smart guided bombs, Yasin and Balaban, and some ballistic missiles of Ghaem series with pinpoint accuracy on Tuesday.

US insistence on negotiation with Iran without pre-condition is a big lie: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The US action in sanctioning Iran's high-ranking officials showed that the Americans are not honest about readiness to hold talks with Iran without pre-conditions, according to Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.