Iran Army Aviation to establish ‘Drone Group’: Commander
MNA – Iran Army Aviation (aka Havaniruz) is set to establish a separate unit for organizing its drone operations, the commander of…
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Iranians can hold US aircraft carrier hostage if they want to: Writer
Press TV – American writer and journalist E. Michael Jones says the aircraft carrier is the obsolete form of military technology and…
Defense Ministry unveils homegrown military vehicle despite sanctions
November 20, The Iran Project – During a ceremony in the capital Tehran on Tuesday (Nov. 20), Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled…
Iran test-flies 1st homegrown fighter/trainer jet ‘Kosar’
MNA – Iran has successfully test-flown the first indigenous advanced light attack and training jet ‘Kosar’ concurrent with the National Day of…
Iranian airman chosen top drone pilot in Army Games
Tasnim – An Iranian officer was named the top operator of unmanned aerial vehicles in the International Army Games 2018 in Kazakhstan.…
Iran capable of exporting military components: Commander
Tasnim – A ranking Iranian commander said the country has made such major advances in the military industry that it can export…
Iran top general Pakistan visit shows warmth in bilateral ties: Pak daily
IRNA – Leading Pakistani English news daily says it is evident from Iran’s top military general’s visit to Pakistan that the regional…
IRGC showcases latest achievements
Tasnim – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps held an exhibition of its latest achievements in various fields of the military industry. Lieutenant…
IRGC unveils new anti-armor missile, inaugurates aviation training center
FNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday unveiled a new anti-armor missile, ‘Azarakhsh (Lightening)’, and inaugurated an aviation training…
Nasr missile used in military maneuver: Spokesman
IRNA – Nasr short-range missile was shot in the second day of the Mohammad Rasoulallah (PBUH) joint exercise of the Islamic Republic…
Photos: Army launches war game Southeast of Iran
Mizan | Iran’s Army staged massive military exercises in the country’s south and southeastern areas on Monday morning, involving all military units.…
IRGC’s record: 100% success rate in foiling plane hijacking
Tasnim – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aviation Security Force, tasked with ensuring aviation security in Iran, has set a record by…
Iran military commander vows strong response to enemy
IRNA – Iranian Armed Forces will respond with an iron fist any plots by the enemies, said the commander of Aerospace Force…
Leader’s military aide: Iran’s defense equipment deterrent to threats
FNA – Iranian Leader’s Military Aide and Former Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that the weapons and military equipment produced…
Iran successfully test-fires new ballistic missile
Press TV – Iran has released footage of the successful test-launch of its new ballistic missile, Khorramshahr, a few hours after it was…
Photos: Iran marks Sacred Defense Week with massive military parades
ISNA | Amir Kholousi: Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile during military parades held across the nation to mark the first day…
Iran celebrates sacred defense week with nationwide parades
Tasnim – Iranian Armed Forces staged military parades across the country on Friday morning to commemorate the Sacred Defense Week, which marks…
Iran’s ‘father of all bombs’ dwarfs US biggest non-nuclear bomb: Commander
Press TV – A senior Iranian commander says Iran possesses domestically-made 10-ton “father of all bombs” that dwarfs the most powerful non-nuclear…
Iran immune to military threats: Commander
Tasnim – The high level of military readiness in Iran and the capabilities of the Armed Forces have made the country immune…
Commander boasts complicated radar coverage over Iran
FNA – Iran’s state-of-the-art integrated radar system has given a full coverage to the entire Iranian sky and made it impenetrable to…
Moscow denies secret transfer of Iran’s hardware to Russia
IRNA – Russia refuted a media report claiming that Iranian military hardware had been transferred to Russia for repairs. On Sunday, German…
FM highlights role of Iranian military advisors in fight against terrorism
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister on Friday showed reaction to brutal beheading of an Iranian military advisor by Daesh (ISIS) in Syria…
Armed Forces equipment domestically produced: Minister
IRNA — Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said all equipment used by Armed Forces have been produced domestically. Dehqan made the…
Necessary safeguards in place to ward off possible aggressions: Commander
IRNA – Senior army commander says that Iran has observed necessary precautions to stand against any possible aggression by the enemy. “There…
Iranian version of Phalanx CIWS in testing phases: Commander
Tasnim – The Iranian Navy’s indigenized version of the Phalanx, a close-in weapon system (CIWS) on military vessels used for defense against…
Iran fighter jets join Caspian naval drill
Tasnim – The Iranian Air Force has dispatched a number of its warplanes to the Caspian Sea for participation in a massive…
One soldier killed in clash with armed men in northwest Iran
IRNA – Clash broke out between border guards and armed insurgents in the northwestern city of Iran, Piranshahr, West Azarbaijan province, left…
IRGC, Iranian people belong together: Commander
IFP – The IRGC commander says people and the IRGC belong to each other and are cooperating closely to promote security and…
Iran unveils new homegrown battle rifle
Tasnim – Iran unveiled a new type of battle rifle designed and manufactured by domestic experts to replace Heckler & Koch G3…
PJAK terrorists kill 2 Iranian border guards
Press TV – Two Iranian border guards have been killed in clashes with terrorists in the country’s northwest, a news agency has reported. …
Iran military delegation in Pakistan with message of ‘peace’, ‘friendship’
IRNA – A high-ranking Iranian military delegation from ‘Supreme National Defense University’ of the country, carrying the message of ‘peace and friendship’,…
Zarif: Iran’s military capability meant for self-defense
IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran’s military capability is meant for self-defense. “We use our high…
Hamas insists ties with Iran strong, despite regional polarization
Al Monitor| Adnan Abu Amer: Hamas’ representative in Iran, Khaled al-Qaddumi, tells Al-Monitor that progress has recently been made toward further developing relations…
IRGC simulates enemy attacks on key Iranian sites in ongoing drill
Tasnim – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force practiced tactics in an air defense drill on Saturday to deal with…
Safavi: Iran sole mighty, stable power in ME
IRNA – Supreme Leader’s top military adviser, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is…
Iran’s recent missile test successful: DM
Tasnim– A missile test that Iran conducted recently has been successful, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Thursday. In an interview…
UNSC to discuss Iran’s latest ballistic missile test
MNA–The UN Security Council will discuss on Tuesday Iran’s latest ballistic missile test, a diplomatic source in the UN said. The UN…
Armenian defense minister due in Tehran tonight
IRNA – Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan heading a high-profile military delegation is to arrive in Tehran on Monday night, Iran’s Defense…
IRGC to practice asymmetrical warfare in drill
Tasnim– A military exercise that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has staged in western Iran will include practicing asymmetrical warfare tactics,…
IRGC Ground Forces launch massive drills in west Iran
Press TV- The ground forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) kick off massive military maneuvers in the western parts of…