Khatam-ol-Anbia Air Defense Base

'Modafean-e Aseman-e Velayat 1400' military drills kicks off

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran Army and IRGC launched a joint specialized air defense exercise, codenamed 'Modafean-e Aseman-e Velayat 1400' (The Defenders of Velayat Skies 1400) on Tuesday in central desert areas of the country. 

Iran owns most precise radar, missile systems: Rahimzadeh

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam ul Anbia Air Defense, Brigadier General Ghader Rahimzadeh said that Iran has the most precise radar and missile systems, adding that all military equipment are prepared to deal appropriately with threats.

Hajizadeh:

IRGC, Army made great strides in field of defense systems

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – “Over the past years, we have made great strides in the field of research and producing of defense systems, including missile, radar, and electronic warfare systems”, IRGC Aerospace Force Commander said.

MoD making utmost effort to strengthen Iran air defense power

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that his ministry is making its utmost effort to strengthen the air defense power of the country.

Zionist regime to pay price for its miscalculations: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters Major General Gholam Ali Rashid said that the Zionist regime will pay heavy price for its miscalculations.

Air Defense inaugurates SOC in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – A joint security operations center (SOC) of the Iranian air defense force in the northwest of the country was inaugurated and put into operation on Monday.

Iran has promoted combat capability proportionate to threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The Second-in-Command of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base said that the base has upgraded its combat capability proportionate to the existing threats.

Iran monitoring US B52 bombers' movements

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The Second-in-Command of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base said all the movements of regional and supra-regional forces, including US B-52 bombers, are monitored at a distance of more than 150km away from Iranian borders.

Iran puts into service two advanced long-range radar systems

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran has put two more Ghadir long-range radar systems into operation in a bid to boost the country’s deterrence might.

IRGC to build first domestic petro refinery in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The construction process of the first domestic petro refinery in Bandar Abbas was initiated in the presence of IRGC commander Major General Hossein Salami on Thursday.

Brig. Gen. Heidari:

Air defense prevents entrance of enemies' drones to Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari said that Iran's air defense has prevented the entrance of the most equipped enemy drones to country.

KAC HQ’s strategic plans, 'symbol of failure of sanctions'

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters Saeed Mohammad said that strategic plans of the Headquarters are a symbol of failure of enemy’s sanctions imposed against the country.

Homegrown defense systems protecting Iranian sky: deputy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Abolfazl Sepehri Rad, deputy commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, announced on Wednesday that the Iranian sky is well-protected against foreign threats by domestically grown defense systems.

Iran air defense monitoring all aerial moves in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The Second-in-Command of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Ghader Rahimzadeh said that movements of trans-regional countries are monitored by Iran’s integrated air defense network.

Enemies to suffer from consequences of any miscalculation, warns Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi warned that any miscalculation by enemies will be detrimental to themselves as well as to some other regional countries.

Iran to unveil new homegrown air defense system

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian military commander said the country is set to unveil a new domestically-produced air defense system in the near future.

Maj. Gen. Rashid:

Iran’s defensive, offensive power to surprise any aggressor

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander said the Islamic Republic’s military doctrine is based on deterrence, however, warning that should the enemies take any aggressive step, Iran's defensive and offensive might will definitely surprise them.

Iran to respond strongly to any aggression: senior cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of the IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, said that Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will respond strongly to any violent aggression to Iran's islands and sea, land, and air borders.

Iran able to meet Iraq’s air defense needs: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force Alireza Sabahi Fard met and held talks with Chairman of the Iran-Iraq joint commission General Tariq Abbas Ibrahim Abdul Hussein on Sunday.

Iran Air Defense Force ready to counter any threat: top commander

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The newly-appointed commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force said on Saturday that the force is constantly watching the country’s airspace and any single move by the enemies will receive a firm response.

Leader appoints Mousavi as new commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of all Iranian armed forces Ayatollah Khamenei has appointed the Commander of Iran's Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi as the new commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.

Iran monitoring enemies’ slightest moves: top commander

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base reiterated on Monday the Army's constant watch on the movements made by the enemies and trans-regional states in different situations.

Iran unveils two domestically-made radar systems

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iran unveiled two radar systems of “Moein 40” and “Nasser 40” on the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which are developed and manufactured by Iranian experts at Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.

Test-launch of mid-range, long-range Talash missile system

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iranian air defense forces successfully launched three missiles form a homemade air defense system, called Talash (Endeavor), during a joint military drill on Monday . The system is capable of destroying aerial targets flying at low, medium and high altitudes.

Iran air defense forces to hold joint drill

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force, Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a part of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force will hold a joint two-day drills tomorrow in large parts the country.

Leader:

Still no war on the horizon based on political calculations

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says that based on political calculations there is no war on the horizon, calling strengthening the air defense capabilities.

Khatam al-Anbia Construction Base:

Iran exports domestically-made ship to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam al-Anbia Construction Base says that Iran has built a large ship with the capacity of 113,000 tones and building 3 more other ships are underway.

Iran soon to unveil advanced long-range missile, radar systems

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says the country will soon unveil its most-advanced long-range radar and air defense missile systems.