Iran Defense Ministry

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.

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.