Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF)

Army Air Force on constant watch over Iranian skies

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Force warned enemies against approaching Iran’s borders, saying the force is keeping a close watch over the country’s skies.

Army confirms MiG-29 crash in northwestern Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Army in a statement has confirmed that a MiG-29 fighter jet, belonging to the Army, has crashed near Sabalan Mountain in northwestern Iran during mission.

‘Kosar’ fighter jet manufacturing ‘fast on track’: Air Force cmdr.  

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The manufacture of Iran’s homegrown fighter jet ‘Kosar’ is fast on track, according to the Commander of the Iranian Air Force Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh.

Unveiling homegrown Yasin jet conveys clear message to enemies: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the development of Yasin jet inside the country sent a clear message to the Arrogance, especially enemies of the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Air Force planning to use more drones: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that using more unmanned planes are on the agenda of the force.

In Velayat-97’ drills:

Iranian fighter destroys naval target by firing ‘Nasr Missile’

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – On the third day of ‘Veleyat 97’ drill, the advanced fighter belonging to the Air Force of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran successfully destroyed the predetermined target in sea by firing ‘Nasr Missile’.

Home-grown MiG-29 gearbox successfully completes operational testing

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian experts at knowledge-based companies have successfully completed the operational testing of a domestically-made gearbox for MiG-29 jet fighter.

Iranian Parliament hails Air Force for holding war games

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – 223 members of the Iranian Parliament appreciated Army’s Air force for holding Fadaian-e Harim-e Velayat (Defenders of Velayat Sanctuary) in central Iran.

Iran unveils first home-made wide-body drone 'Khodkar'

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian Air Force has unveiled on Thursday its first wide-body unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), dubbed Khodkar (Automatic), which is fully designed and manufactured at home.

Iran impatient to destroy Zionist regime: IRIAF cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said on Monday that Iran is ready and impatient to destroy the Zionist regime.

Brig. Gen. Nasirzadeh:

Iran ready to give decisive response to threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that air force is prepared to respond any threat waged against the country.

Iran's Army Air Force to start massive air drills tomorrow

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Army air force will kick off the 8th edition of Fada'eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat military drills tomorrow morning in Isfahan province.

15 Kosar jets to join Iran Air Force in 3 years: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said Saturday that 15 home-made Kosar jets will be delivered to the force during the next three years.

Eight overhauled helicopters rejoin Iran air force

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Some eight combat helicopters have rejoined the Iranian air force after being overhauled and reconstructed by the military experts working with the Army.

Iran Army overhauls F-14 Tomcat fighter

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Experts and technical staff at Shahid Babaei Airbase in Isfahan province have overhauled a grounded F-14 Tomcat fighter.

Iran independent of foreigners in making fighter jets: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Brigadier General Dadras, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Iran, said on Tuesday that Iran is independent from the help of foreigners in manufacturing fighter jets.

Leader appoints new air force chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has appointed Brig. Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh as the new commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF).

Iran’s Army unveils updated Bell 206 helicopter simulator

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The new Bell 206 helicopter simulator which has been updated by Iranian Army Air Force was unveiled on Saturday.

40 military attaches visit Air Force base in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) –A group of 40 military attaches from 28 countries visited Shahid Lashgari Air Base of the Iranian Army’s Air Force in Mehrabad on Saturday morning.

Kazakh defense min. meets Iranian drone team

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Kazakh Minister of Defense Saken Zhasuzakov met on Saturday with the Iranian team which is participating in drone contest of Army Games 2018 in Kazakhstan.

Drones contest of Army Games continues with Iran’s presence

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Two stages of drone contest of Army Games 2018 have been held in Kazakhstan with Iranian team in participation.

Air Force drones team leaves for International Army Games 2018

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The drones team of the Air Force of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran left Iran for Kazakhstan to attend the International Army Games 2018.

Iran’s air force experts overhaul US-made F-14

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian military technical experts at Shahid Babaei Airbase in Isfahan Province have overhauled an American-made F-14 tomcat.

Iranian jet trainer crashes due to technical fault

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Air force announced on Saturday that a jet trainer crashed in Isfahan province this afternoon due to technical problems.

Air Force chief pilots overhauled F-5 fighter

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Air Force has piloted the recently overhauled Northrop F-5 in a final flight test at Vahdati Airbase in Dezful, Khuzestan Province.

Air Force cmdr. heads military delegation to Pakistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Air Force Commander Brig. Gen. Hassan Shah-Safi heading a high-ranking military delegation has arrived in Pakistani capital Islamabad on Mon. morning.