Iran Defense Ministry

Defense min. vows to support passive defense org. projects

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian newly appointed Defense Minister Brigadier General Ashtiani has announced the full readiness of the Ministry of Defense to support the plans and programs of Iran's passive defense organization.

Defence min. ready to handover Fakhra vaccine to health min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The director of the new Iranian-made Fakhra vaccine project said Saturday that the Ministry of Defense is ready to deliver the vaccine to the Ministry of Health to be used in the national vaccination campign.

"Fakhra" vaccine to join Iran vaccination campaign

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister said Thursday that "Fakhra" vaccines made by the Iranian armed forces have successfully passed their clinical trial phases and have gained the necessary permits to join the vaccination campaign.

Hajizadeh:

IRGC to coop. with MoD to enhance missile power

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh said that the IRGC Aerospace Force will expand its cooperation with the Ministry of Defense to enhance the IRGC's missile power.

Army chief cmdr.:

MOD playing notable role in enhancing Iran’s defense capacity

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Chief Commander said that the defense ministry has a significant role in enhancing the defense capabilities of armed forces.

Strengthening Iran defense capabilities MoD's priority: min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani said that strengthening the combat capability of the Armed Forces and upgrading defense systems will be the priority in the Ministry of Defense.

'Iran, Russia had good experience in fight against terrorism'

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of Iranian Defense Ministry said that Iran and Russia have had successful experience in field of regional and international cooperation in the fight against terrorism, extremism and defeating ISIL in Syria.

Army's drone capability beholden to defense industry experts

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Chief Commander said that the increase in combat power and the significant improvement of the army's drone and missile capabilities were achieved in the light of the efforts of defense industry scientists.

IAIO seeking to produce indigenous fighters, wide-body drones

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization says Iranian experts in IAIO are seeking to upgrade and produce indigenous fighters and advanced wide-body drones so as to meet the country's needs in defense area.

New upgrades to improve Bavar-373 to S400 level

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – An official with the Iranian Defense Ministry says the homemade Bavar-373 missile system will soon receive upgrades.

Iran defense power not threatening any country, nation

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran military authority is aimed at preventing threats and maintaining the security of the country, and it is not a threat to any country or nation, Head of Ideological-Political Organization of the Ministry of Defense said.

Communications networking, power factor in modern wars: MoD

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Calling communications networking a power factor in modern wars, tCEO of Electronic Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense said that Ministry of Defense has managed to localize communications networks in country.

Iran’s Army statement:

Defense industry must give firm response to enemies threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Army Force of the Islamic Republic Iran in a statement said that the defense industry of the country must provide suitable way for giving a decisive response to the sanctions and threats of enemies waged against the country.

Iran defense industry progress set a new model in intl. level

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The eye-catching and salient achievements of the defense industry of the Islamic Republic of Iran in international arenas set a new defense model for world countries interested in achieving independence.

IRGC helping Turkey to put out fire by 1 plane, 2 helicopters

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Following several wildfires in the forests of the southern provinces of Turkey, one Ilyushin 76 aircraft and two MI 171 helicopters of the IRGC Aerospace Force have been involved in firefighting operations in Turkey.

Iran MoD helps Turkey in fire control operations

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Referring to the participation of the Ministry of Defense firefighting aircraft in fire control operations in Turkey, the Iranian envoy in Ankara said firefighting helicopters will also take part in the relief operation.

Defense minister:

3rd clinical trial phase of "Fakhra" vaccine to begin soon

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran defense minister said Tuesday that the third clinical trial phase of "Fakhra" vaccine that is another Covid-19 vaccine produced by the armed forces will start within the next two weeks.

Iran defense minister offers congratulations on Eid al-Adha

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has offered his congratulations to his counterparts in Islamic countries on the arrival of Eid al-Adha.

Iran one of world powers in defense field: Hatami

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran has become one of the world powers in the field of defense.

2nd-stage clinical trial of ‘Fakhra’ vaccine kicks off

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Stating that the second phase of the clinical trial of ‘Fakhra’ vaccine will begin today, a spokesman for the project said that this vaccine will be injected into 500 volunteers, aged between 18 and 70.

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.

Defence Ministry rejects reports of fire in drone factory

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – An informed source in the Ministry of Defense rejected any fire in the subdivisions of this ministry and its related industries in Isfahan.

Defense ministry to deliver modern drones to Army

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – According to an agreement signed between the Iranian defense ministry and Army, modern drones will be delivered to the Army.

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.