Iranian Air Defense Force

F-35 warplane myth busted after being shot by Iran: Officer

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – A senior Iranian air defense officer said the country’s success in shooting at a US-made F-35 fighter jet during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression has brought an end to the myth of stealth aircraft invincibility.

170 hostile drones shot down during war: Gen. Elhami

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Joint Air Defense Headquarters said that Iranian forces shot down as many as 170 advanced enemy drones during the 40-day US-Israeli war of aggression, including sophisticated UAVs.

Brig. Gen. Elhami:

“We are waiting to hunt enemy’s drones, fighter jets”

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian commander of the joint Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters has said that his forces are ambushing to hunt the enemy’s drones and fighter jets.

US-Zionist aggressors MQ1 drone downed in Isfahan

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – The IRGC announced on Saturday that a MQ1 drone belonging to the American-Zionist terrorist forces was shot down in Isfahan province.

Iran downs US-made MQ-9 drone near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) - Iran’s air defense forces have shot down an MQ-9 drone in the eastern vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.

F15 fighter jet targeted by Iran air defense

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian army has said that its air defense unity has hit a F15 fighter jet in the south of the country.

Israeli army admits fighter jet targeted in Iran sky

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The Israeli regime's military admitted that one of its fighter jet was targeted by an Iranian surface to air missile.

IRGC new air defense shoots down, 2 drones, cruise missile

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The public relations office of the IRGC has said that its air defense unit has shot down two enemies' drones and a cruise missile over Tehran, Karaj and Qazvin on Thursday.

Khoshghalb appointed deputy Cmdr. of Iran’s Air Defense Force

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Brigadier General Mohammad Yousofi Khoshghalb has been appointed as Deputy Commander of the Air Defense Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.

Brig. Gen. Elhami:

Iran air defense power to increase in compatible with threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Commander of Joint Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters says that the country's air def force will upgrade its combat compatibilities based on the level of threats and enemy’s technologies.

Iran strengthening air defense to counter threats: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that the country has placed the strengthening of its integrated air defense shield at the core of its strategy to effectively counter potential threats.

Iran air defenses downed 196 Israeli drones during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – An Iranian air defense commander has said Iranian forces shot down 196 enemy aircraft and drones during the 12-day war with the Israeli regime, describing the war as a direct confrontation with NATO and Western technology.

Army official says;

Iran strengthening military capabilities in all domains

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs said that the country is constantly strengthening military capabilities in all domains, stressing that it remains a permanent strategic directive.

Advisor to Leader:

Over 16 Israeli pilots killed during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that over 16 Israeli pilots were killed during the 12-day war imposed on Iran by the Zionist regime.

Khatam al-Anbiya Cmdr.:

Iran Air Defense headquarters at highest level of readiness

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s air defense headquarters remains at the highest level of combat readiness and defense capability in any situation, Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base says.

Parl. commission approves plan to boost Iran's defense power

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has tabled a proposal to increase military spending and build up the country’s defense capabilities, its spokesman said on Sunday.

Top general urges boost to Iran’s Air Defense power

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi called for the renovation and strengthening of Iran’s air defense capabilities with modern technologies.

Senior MP:

Iran parliament to advance bill to strengthen armed forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the Parliament and the government are taking serious steps towards strengthening armed forces, adding that a bill to strengthen the defense capabilities will advance in the parliament.

Air defense fully ready to defend Islamic Iran: commander

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says that the air defense forces are courageously and powerfully spearheading the combat to defend Iran's sovereignty.

Iran’s air defense forced Zionist enemy to retreat: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard has said that Iran’s air defense system made the Zionist enemy retreat during the latest US-Israeli aggression.

Senior air defense commander:

Iran air defense to vigorously defend country's airspace

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – A senior Iranian air defense commander has vowed that the country air defense forces are fully prepared to defend the nation's airspace with strength in case of any new aggression.

Iran air defense downs another Israeli fighter jet

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian air defense has shot down yet another Israeli aircraft over Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari.

Iran air defense downs 28 Israel aircraft in past 24 hrs

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian air defense shot down as 28 Israel aggressor aircraft in the past 24 hours since Monday.

Iran air defense capabilities up by several times: Bagheri

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, says the capabilities and preparedness of the country's air defense has increased by several times compared to last year.

Iran's air defense capabilities to surprise enemies: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi-Fard refuted claims by Western states that Iran's air defense has been weakened, saying that surprises await enemies if they attack Iran.

Brigadier General Sabahifard:

Iran to unveil new generation of Bavar-373 defense system

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard has said that the new generation of "Bavar-373" air defense system will be unveiled in very near future.