Missile Defense
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North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile: report
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – North Korea tested a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon this week, in a move seen as part of efforts by Pyongyang to showcase its capacity to fight a modern war.
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Why have missiles become an eternal red line for Iran?
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – In an anarchic world where the states have to rely on their own capabilities for their defense and national security, Iran can by no means abandon its defense missiles.
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Inside Iran’s largest naval exercise in years
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC staged one of its most massive military drills in years, integrating AI-guided air-defense systems, drones, and long-range missiles across the Persian Gulf, sending a stark warning to foreigners.
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How does Iran broaden its spy networks in 'Israel'?
TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iran uses different methods including social networks, financial incentives, and focusing on social and psychological weaknesses in the Zionist entity to expand the sphere of influence through spies in the regime.
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Pakistan tests ballistic missile capable of engaging targets
TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful test flight of an indigenously developed anti-ship ballistic missile, saying it was capable of hitting both ground and sea targets with precision, the military’s media wing said.
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Iran’s missile power constantly growing, unsanctionable: Spox
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik has said that the country’s missile power is growing constantly which is unsanctionable.
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IRGC Spox. to MNA:
Israel not dare to wage war as Iran missile power stands high
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Highlighting Iran's missile power and the level of preparedness, Spokesperson of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asserted that the enemy is not ready for a new war with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Iran releases first Hebrew documentary about war (+VIDEO)
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Tasnim News Agency has released the country’s first-ever Hebrew-language documentary, “Missiles Over Bazan,” offering a strategic narrative of the hidden confrontation between Iran and Israel during the 12-day war.
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Venezuela has 5,000 Russian missiles to counter US: Maduro
TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Venezuela has 5,000 Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles in “key air defense positions,” its President Nicolás Maduro claimed on Wednesday, amid growing tension over the United States’ military deployment in the Caribbean.
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Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan has sent its first-ever hyperspectral satellite into orbit, a “major milestone” it says will help advance national objectives from agriculture to urban planning.
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Leader's representative:
Iran's missile progresses result of natl. self-credence
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Leader’s representative at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili has emphasized the defense independence of Iran, noting that Iran’s missile progresses is the result of self-credence.
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Trump says he may send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump is considering sending Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying it would provide "a new step of aggression" in its war with Russia.
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MoD spox:
No power has right to meddle in Iran’s missile capability
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry stresses preserving domestic capabilities, adding that no power in the world has the right to interfere in the missile capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Defense min.:
If needed, Pakistan to provide S Arabia with nuclear program
TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan’s defense minister says that his country’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defense pact.
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MoD:
Iran’s defense readiness increased since June war
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Defense Ministry spokesperson said that the country's Armed Forces have significantly improved their readiness and capabilities since the recent 12-day war.
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N. Korea test-fires new air defense missiles
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – North Korea carried out test firings of new surface-to-air missiles on Aug. 24 to verify their combat capabilities. The Missile General Bureau launched two upgraded types of missiles against multiple targets,
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Major General Mousavi:
Enhancing defensive military power key to national security
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says that strengthening the defensive-military power is the key to the national security.
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India test-fires agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – India said on Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.
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Iranian missiles destroy targets successfully in naval drill
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Army Navy's missile systems successfully destroyed their surface targets at sea using the "Nasir" and "Ghadir" naval cruise missiles and "Qader" medium-range anti-ship cruise missile.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian airfields with Kinzhal missiles
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – - Russia's Tsentr Battlegroup has eliminated over 385 Ukrainian soldiers over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Haaretz daily:
Iran fires on one missile that Israel could not intercept it
TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – A Hebrew language daily acknowledged the failure of the Zionist regime’s defense system, noting that Iran fired only one missile towards the occupied territories that Israeli forces could not intercept it.