Iran needs no permission to boost defense power
The spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran seeks nobody’s permission to boost its defense capability. “The Islamic Republic of Iran manufactures any required equipment to defend the country and will not ask for anybody’s permission in this regard,” Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi told IRNA on Sunday. He went on to say that […]
Iran to make ‘strategic leap’ if Europeans conspire to disarm Iran of missiles
Deputy Commander of Islamic Republic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami said warned Europeans, or anyone else, who pursue disarming Iran of missiles, saying “we will be forced to make a strategic leap.” Noting that Iran develops its missile capabilities based on defensive strategies, General Salami said late Saturday that maintaining a cap […]
Iran cuts dependency of vessel production on foreigners
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said signing of a contract to hand the construction of operational vessels of Ports & Maritime Organization Of Iran to the Ministry of Defense is a major step taken to cut off dependency on foreign countries. The Iranian ministry of defense and ministry of urban development have signed […]
IRGC kicks off combat casualty care exercise
The Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are staging a Combat Casualty Care (CCC) exercise since Sunday morning. The exercise kicked off this morning in the presence of Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and IRGC Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour. Organized by the IRGC Ground Forces, the Combat Casualty Care […]
New Long-Range Cruise Missile Unveiled on Islamic Revolution Anniversary
TEHRAN – Iran on Saturday unveiled a new cruise missile with a range of 1,350 kilometres, developed by experts at the Iranian Defense Ministry’s Aerospace Industries Organization. IRAN NEWS NATIONAL DESK “Hoveizeh has a range of over 1,350 kilometres and is used against fixed ground targets,” Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said during the […]
MoD unveils ‘Hoveizeh’ long-range cruise missile
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled ‘Hoveizeh’ long-range cruise missile in Eghtedar 40 military and defense exhibition on Saturday, saying “it is a symbol of self-confidence and an important defense achievement representing the climax of global technological advancement.” The unveiling ceremony took place on the 4th day of Eghtedar 40 military and defense […]
Iran Unveils Wide-Body Unmanned Jet
Iran’s Air Force unveiled the first homegrown pilotless wide-body jet on Thursday. The unmanned jet, dubbed ‘Khodkar’ (automatic), was put on display at an exhibition of the Iranian Armed Force’s achievements in the aviation industry, held in Tehran. The drone is a pilotless version of T-33 training aircraft which has been upgraded to an unmanned […]
Iran Armed Forces opens major military exhibition
A major exhibition showcasing the latest defense achievements of the Iranian Armed Forces has opened at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla, with over 560 military equipment on display. The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Defense in cooperation with the Armed Forces and under the supervision of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, opened on Wednesday […]
Iran has no intention to increase missile range: top security official
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said Iran has no intention to increase the range of its missiles according to its defense doctrine. Ali Shamkhani made the remark on Tuesday in a national conference on space technology. The top security official said the media hype created by Western and Israeli news outlets […]
Iran to consider offensive tactics against threats: military advisor+
Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Monday that Iran will consider “offensive” approach if enemies pose threats against the country. He told IRNA that the armed forces are flexing their muscles how to respond to military threats both in terms of defense and attack. Major […]