Iran can export UAVs to other countries: Official
A senior Iranian aviation official says the Islamic Republic can export indigenously designed and manufactured unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to other countries…
Military Issues
Defense capacity off-limits in talks: Iran MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker has rejected US claims that Iran’s defense capabilities would be part of the nuclear negotiations, saying the nation’s…
Iranian Navy to step up presence in high seas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Thursday that the Navy is enhancing the presence of its…
The Iranian Navy: A symbolic show of force in the Atlantic
Summary Tehran announced Feb. 8 that it had dispatched a frigate and a supply ship to the North Atlantic Ocean, where they will approach…
Photos: Iran unveils two new missiles
Iranian Defense Ministry said it has successfully tested a new generation of long-range ballistic missiles with Multiple Reentry Vehicle payloads and a…
Iran touts launch of new missiles; U.S. says it’s watching closely
(CNN) — Iran is lauding the successful test-firing of new missiles, including one designed to destroy “all types of enemy military equipment,” state…
Commander: Iran to unveil new air defense systems in April
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli announced on Tuesday that Iran plans to display several…
Rouhani congratulates Iran’s successful missiles test-fire
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a message on Monday, felicitated the successful test-fire of the country’s new ballistic missile to…
Iran test-fires new generation of laser-guided, ballistic missiles
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it has successfully tested two new missiles, including a laser-guided surface-to-surface and…
MPs criticize Rouhani for not supporting plans to hold military exercises
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – A number of MPs have written a letter to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticizing him for not…
Commander: Enemies unable to hurt Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underlined that enemies are unable to harm Iran, thanks to the country’s courageous…
Commander: Iran’s air defense system coverring country through 3,600 points
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of Iran’s Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli said the air defense unit is protecting the…
Iran mounts air-to-sea missile on home-made drone to destroy aggressive vessels in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran mounted a new air-to-sea missile dubbed ‘Kosar’ on its advanced home-made combat drone, Karrar, to target enemy vessels in…
Army celebrates IRIAF day
TEHRAN, Feb. 8 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has commemorated the day Air Force personnel had renewed their allegiance…
IRIAF prepared to respond to any aggression: Cmdr.
A high-ranking Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is prepared to counter any foreign military aggression against…
Police chief highlights significance of Iran’s scientific independence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Esmail Ahmadi Moqaddam placed great emphasis on the country’s scientific independence, saying such an…
Senior Commander: Iran upgrading smart bomb platform
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Air Force Deputy Chief Liaison Officer, General Aziz Nasirzadeh, announced on Monday that the country is developing its…
Iran optimizes radar systems of Hawk missile defense shield
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has doubled the range of the area covered by the radar systems of its mid-range Hawk air defense missile…
Commander: Iran to build semi-heavy fighter jets
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran plans to build semi-heavy and training jets, a senior Air Force commander announced on Monday, adding that the country’s…
Iranian nuclear negotiators are backed by military might
TEHRAN, Feb. 3 (MNA) – The deputy commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that Iranian nuclear negotiators…
Iran to unveil new generation of home-made fighter jet
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior Iranian air force commander announced that the country is producing new generation of its home-made Saeqeh (Thunderbolt)…
Iran fully prepared to protect itself, minister
Shahr-e-Rey, Tehran Prov, Feb 2, IRNA – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran…
Military official: Iran among world’s advanced arms manufacturers
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is one of the few world countries manufacturing advanced weapons and military equipment, a senior military official said on…
Iran Air Force to stage joint wargames: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) plans to hold joint military exercises with other units of the…
Commander praises excellent capabilities, Operation of strategic radar station
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli voiced admired the defensive capabilities of the strategic radar…
Commander: IRGC navy’s top secret tactics worrying enemies
TEHRAN (FNA)- Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps for Coordination Affairs Admiral Ali Akbar Kharratian said the top secret nature of…
Photos: Iran unveils Hag, SkyGuard missiles simulator
Iran unveiled a system simulating Hag and SkyGuard missiles in a ceremony attended by Commander of Iran’s Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base…
Iran’s Air Defense unveils indigenous missile system simulators
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili on Tuesday unveiled two home-made simulators for Hawk…
Commander: Iran mulling change in Sayyad missiles to mount it on Mowj-Class vessels
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is considering a number of changes in its powerful and high-precision missiles dubbed ‘Sayyad (Hunter) 2’ to use it…
Commander: Navy’s 29th Flotilla to berth in South Africa
TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Navy for Operations Admiral Siyavash Jarreh announced that the Navy’s 29th Flotilla dispatched to Atlantic…
Report: Iran to send warship to Atlantic
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV says the navy has sent warships on a mission to the Atlantic Ocean for the…
IRGC navy employs asymmetric tactics for defense: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy commander said his forces adopted asymmetrical warfare tactics to boost their defensive…
Zarif discusses S-300 missiles with Putin
TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – A member of Iranian delegation to Russia has said FM meetings in regional tour focused on fighting…
President Rouhani praises IRGC as no. 1 military power in region
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said he is proud to see that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has grown into…
IRGC Commander: Enemies unable to assess Iran’s operational, tactical power
TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami underlined Iran’s capability to display different initiatives…
Iran planning to send team to Russia to choose replacement for S-300 missile system delivery
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian defense ministry is due to send a delegation to Russia to discuss delivery of a substitute for S-300…
Deputy DM underscores Iranˈs armed forces full readiness
Tehran, Jan 11, IRNA – Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami underlined Iranian Armed Forces preparedness to confront the enemies with…