Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF)
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By: Shahab Ghayoumi
IRIAF fighter jets preparing for Army day’s parade
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force staff conducted training today in Tehran as a preparation for the parade which will take place on Thu. on the occasion of National Army Day. A host of different warplanes, including the home-grown Kosar fighter jet, were present in today’s training.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Final day of 8th edition of Fadaian-e Harim-e Velayat air drills
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Army air force wrapped of the 8th edition of air force military drill codenamed Fadaian-e Harim-e Velayat (Defenders of Velayat Sanctuary) on Friday which was held in Isfahan province with the participation a variety of predators, fighter bombers, heavy and semi-heavy transport planes, refueling planes, interceptor and reconnaissance planes, as well as UAVs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leader receives Air Force commanders
TEHRAN, Feb. 8 (MNA) – On the anniversary of the historical allegiance of commanders of the Army Air Force with Imam Khomeini (Homafaran Allegiance), formed Feb. 8, 1979, a group of commanders and officials from the Army Air Forces met with Ayatollah Khamenei this morning, Feb. 8, 2018.
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Phantom, Su-24 fighters hit ground targets in massive drill
TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – As part of Fada’eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 7 military drills (Devotees of Guardianship) underway in Isfahan, McDonnell FH Phantom and Sukhoi Su-24 jet fighters successfully attacked land targets.
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Air Force massive drill kicks off in central Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Large-scale drill codenamed "Fada'eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 7" and organized by Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) has gone underway in the country's central province of Isfahan.
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By: Abbas Poustindouz
IRIAF preparing for massive war game
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The pilots and staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) at Isfahan air base are getting prepared for a massive drill code named as Modefean Aseman Velayat 7. The three day drill will be held in Anark region of Isfahan province.
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Iran Air Force to stage large-scale drills Tue.
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) will hold large-scale drills codenamed Fada'eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 7 (Devotees of the Velayat Territory 7) Tue. in the country's central province of Isfahan.
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Omani air force chief meets Iranian counterpart
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) held a meeting with commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) on Monday in Tehran.
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Gen. Hajizadeh:
Iran has intel on US scandals in Syria, Iraq
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – IRGC Air Force Commander Gen. Hajizadeh said Iran has documented intelligence on US army’s support for ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq that would create a great scandal for Washington if Tehran were to publish it.