Missile Defense

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.