Missile Defense

IRGC Aerospace Force Cmdr.:

Foes incapable of damaging Iran’s offensive systems

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Forces, says that the Islamic Republic’s missile and drone capabilities remain fully intact and stronger than ever, despite enemy propaganda and threats.

Iran reacts to claims of sending missile launchers to Russia

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's Diplomatic Mission to the United Nations has commented on the media allegations that claimed Iran is sending missile launchers to Russia.

IRGC Spox.:

'Operation True Promise I' world's biggest drone operation

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The IRGC spokesperson hailed "True Promise I" as the world's largest drone operation and the first direct military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, signaling Iran's military capabilities.

US transfers Patriot missiles from South Korea to West Asia

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – US and South Korean military authorities have agreed to transfer some of the Patriot air defense systems deployed in South Korea to the West Asia.

Iran's IRGC unveils ‘underground missile megacity’

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – The Aerospace Division of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a “missile megacity,” another one among its hundreds-strong such facilities.

Brig. Gen.:

Iran Army Aviation has increased range of its missile

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Army Aviation Second Brigadier General Pilot Seyyed Ghasem Khamoushi has said that the Army Aviation of the country has increased the range of its long-range missiles.

Taiwan ,US sign contract on NASAMS air defense system sale

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Taiwan has signed a NT$24.99 billion procurement contract with the US for three Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to aid air defense capabilities in northern Taiwan.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani:

Iran Army Navy to unveil new electronic warfare equipment

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that the new missile and electronic warfare’s equipment of Iran’s Army Navy Force will be unveiled in the very near future.

Rear Admiral Tangsiri:

Shahid Bagheri drone carrier fires missiles with 1k range

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Commander of the IRGC Navy Force Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri says that the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier is able to fire missiles with more than 1,000 km range.

Germany defenseless against Oreshnik missile: Media

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Germany’s air defenses are not capable of effectively shielding the country from Russia’s new hypersonic Oreshnik missile, German media has reported, citing an internal analysis prepared by the Foreign Ministry.

Japan and EU sign new defense, security pact: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Japan and the European Union announced a sweeping security partnership on Friday, which will include more joint drills and defense industry cooperation, amid rising tensions over China, North Korea.

Xi urges missile troops to boost deterrence,combat capability

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Chinese state media reported on Saturday that President Xi Jinping on Thursday inspected a brigade of the People's Liberation Army's Rocket Force, urging the troops to boost their "deterrence and combat capabilities".

Hezbollah unveils specs. of Qader 2, Nasr 1 missiles

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Hezbollah's Military media has published the specifications of the new Qader 2 and Nasr 1 missiles which were put into service on October 14, 2024, revealing their unique features.

North Korea launches new ballistic missiles

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – North Korea has test-fired new ballistic missiles equipped with super-large warheads and modified cruise missiles, the third time in a week as part of Pyongyang’s display of military power in the restive Korean Peninsula.

UK summons Iran’s charge d'affaires

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Britain's foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned Iran's charge d'affaires on Wednesday.

Russia warns West over sending long-range missiles to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Russia will consider the United States and its allies to be parties to the Ukraine war if the West allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons for strikes deep into Russia, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday.

Iran gen. rejects allegations of supplying missiles to Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander has categorically rejected the allegations that Tehran is providing missiles to Russia for the Ukraine war.

UK to provide 650 missiles toward Ukrainian air defenses

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The United Kingdom will deliver additional 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) Martlet missiles to Ukraine to boost its air defenses, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

Russia tests latest Pantsyr surface-to-air missile/gun system

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The latest Pantsyr-SM-SV surface-to-air missile/gun system has undergone testing on the battlefield and confirmed its designed characteristics, the state tech corporation Rostec said on Tuesday, Russian media said.

Russia to respond properly if Poland intercepts its missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Moscow will give a specific and adequate response if Poland attempts to intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine, Oleg Tyapkin, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Third European Department, said.

Taiwan military developing scramjets for hypersonic missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) –  The Taiwanese military has revealed plans to develop supersonic combustion ramjet (scramjet) technology to produce hypersonic missiles.

Pakistan denies reports of supplying Shaheen missiles to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan strongly rejected the claims of the Zionist media that Islamabad has sent “Shaheen” missile to Tehran amidst escalation in the region and termed it ‘baseless'.

North Korea unveils 250 missile launchers: Report

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a new tactical ballistic missile system delivery to troops on Sunday.

Russian air defense downs storm shadow missile: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The Tor-M2 air defense system of the Zapad Battlegroup destroyed a Storm Shadow cruise missile on the Kupyansk section, commander under the call sign ‘Pauk’ (lit. Spider) told reporters.

Germany may send another Patriot system to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Germany is considering sending the fourth Patriot air defence system to Ukraine.

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – North Korea has conducted a test on a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media reports, adding that it also launched a new type of anti-aircraft missile.

Envoy:

Russia to respond to deployment of Japan missiles in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Moscow will respond quickly and in a clear-cut manner should the surface-to-air (SAM) missiles that Japan supplies to the US for the Patriot air defense (AD) system wind up being deployed in Ukraine, the Russian envoy said.

China condemns ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Iran defense program

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – China has slammed new “illegal” sanctions imposed by the United States on individuals and entities linked to Iran’s missile and drone programs.