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 […]
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 […]
Defense ministry hails Iran’s successful space mission
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami hailed the efforts of scientists of Iran’s Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), who successfully launched a domestically-built ‘Payam’ satellite into space, with ‘Simorgh’ satellite carrier. On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iran has launched a domestically-built satellite into space with an […]
Defense budget up by 21% in next year’s bill: Hatami
Defense Minister Amir Hatami said Wed. that next year’s budget bill (to come into effect from March 21) has envisioned 21% increase for the development of defense sector. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet session on Wednesday, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said he submitted a report to the cabinet session on the […]
Manufacturing Kosar jet fighter proves sanctions ‘ineffective’
Commander-in-Chief of the Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that manufacturing a fighter jet aircraft dubbed ‘Kosar’ proved that sanctions are ‘ineffective’ weapon. He pointed to the mass production of Kosar jet fighter aircraft as a new jump in the promotion of air force’s capability of the country and said, “this valuable move proved […]