Missile Defense

UK confirms transfer of "Brimstone 2" missiles to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The British Defense Ministry confirmed that it has provided “Brimstone 2” precision-guided missiles to Ukraine.

Norway signs arms contract with US to buy missiles for F-35s

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Norwegian Armed Forces have signed a landmark agreement with the US for the purchase of AMRAAM-D air-to-air missiles to the tune of NOK 5 billion ($500 million).

Senior cleric hails IRGC for achieving hypersonic missile

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Tehran's provisional Friday prayers leader hailed the hypersonic ballistic missile developed by the IRGC Aerospace Force as a great achievement.

UK to provide 1,000 more surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The UK will provide approximately 1,000 additional surface to air missiles to Ukraine.

Amid US provocations;

North Korea says its missile tests were ‘self-defense’

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – North Korea said on Saturday that its latest missile launches were carried out in self-defense against direct military threats from the United States.

In Eghtedar 1401 drill:

Iran successfully tests fire upgraded “Shafaq” missile

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The Commander of the Army Aviation Second Brigadier General Yousef Ghorbani said that test of self-defense system of aviation helicopters and the upgraded “Shafaq” missile were successfully launched in Eghtedar 1401 Drill.

Turkish official casts doubt on report of 2nd Russian S-400 s

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Turkish defense official quickly cast doubt on reports that Russia and Turkey signed a contract to ship Ankara a second batch of S-400 air defense systems after TASS broke the news Tuesday.

N Korea tests fire two cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – North Korea seems to have test-fired two cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, a South Korean military official said, as President Yoon Suk-yeol held a press conference to mark the 100th day since taking office.

India tests fire 4,000km nuclear capable Agni-4 missile

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – India on Monday successfully test fired a nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile, which can strike targets 4,000 km away, from Odisha’s APJ Abdul Kalam Island.

US to provide Ukraine with advanced missiles: Biden

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Ukraine with the advanced rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range targets.

N Korea fires ICBM, two other missiles into sea: Seoul says

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – North Korea has fired three missiles, including one believed to have long-range capabilities, into the sea off its east coast, the South Korean military has said, hours after Joe Biden ended his first visit to Asia.

Russian naval ships practice missile fire off Pacific coast

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Pacific Fleet’s missile corvettes Inei and Smerch practised missile and artillery fire during drills off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Fleet Spokesman Captain 3rd Rank Ilya Kolesnikov said on Wednesday.

US conducts hypersonic weapon test

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The United States Air Force says it has conducted a test of a hypersonic weapon, which flew at five times the speed of sound.

N Korea fires unidentified projectile towards East Sea

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said.

Denmark test-fires 'most advanced missile it ever had'

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – In the midst of Ukraine war, the Danish navy tested its most advanced long-range missile fired from a frigate on Friday.

S. Korea to purchase SM-6 interceptors amid N. Korea threat

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – South Korea on Tuesday approved a project worth 760 billion won (US$606 million) to purchase shipborne missile interceptors amid North Korea's evolving missile threats.

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile in warning to enemies

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Russia has said it had test-launched its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, which Vladimir Putin said would give Moscow’s enemies something to think about.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) –North Korea fired an unidentified projectile eastward on Sunday, South Korea's military said.

IRGC to unveil new strategic missile in near future: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh has announced the unveiling of a strategic missile in the near future.

Zionist regime's fighter jets attack Syria’s Rif

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Zionist regime’s fighter jets targeted an area in Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria on Wednesday morning firing several missiles.

In 10th aerial drill:

Iran’s Air Force destroys enemy targets using ‘Yasin 90’ bomb

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – In main and operational phase of 10th Fadaeian-e Harim-e Velayat (Defenders of Velayat Sanctuary) military drill of Iran Army Air Force, vital targets of hypothetical enemy were destroyed using an indigenized “Yasin 90” bomb.

N Korea fires missile, defends missile tests at UN

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations called on Monday for the United States to give up its "hostile policy" towards Pyongyang and said no one could deny his country's right to self-defense and to test missiles.

Russia says it successfully tested S-500 missile system

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday that it has successfully test-fired S-500 next-generation missile system after the defense system struck a fast-moving ballistic target in a training exercise at the Kapustin Yar range.

Gen. Salami:

Iran's strategy is to develop as big defense as possible

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The IRGC Commander-in-Chief Salami said that Iran seeks to develop its defense capabilities as much as it can, emphasizing the country has now acquired the capability of long-distance warfare.

China’s new nuclear submarine can hit mainland US

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – China’s newly commissioned nuclear-powered submarine is able to hit targets at a distance of 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles), i.e. the mainland US.

N. Korea warns US of facing 'something not good'

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – North Korea on Saturday accused US President Joe Biden of making a "provocation" for criticizing its recent missile launches, warning the US will face "something that is not good" if such "thoughtless remarks" continues.

US embassy conducts military drill in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Informed sources reported a new test exercise of the US Embassy in the Green Zone of Baghdad and the firing of 20 mm bullets from defence system missiles.

US allowed to start deploying Iron Dome in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The Tel Aviv regime has shown a green light to the US to begin deploying Iron Dome missile interceptor batteries in its bases in the Persian Gulf States.