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Iran cuts dependency of vessel production on foreigners 03 Feb 2019

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 02 Feb 2019

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 16 Jan 2019

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 02 Jan 2019

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’ 03 Nov 2018

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 […]