The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has added a new indigenously manufactured training plane, Parastou (Swallow) 14 , to its air fleet.
The aircraft was unveiled at a Wednesday ceremony at an air base in Tehran.

In late August, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, a top commander of Iranian Air Force, announced that the country is producing a new state-of-the-art fighter jet, which is the latest in a range of military products manufactured by local experts.

The production of the military jet will entirely end Iran�s dependence on foreign fighter jets, particularly those used for training purposes.

In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.

On February 2, Iran unveiled its latest fighter aircraft, the Qaher-313 (Conqueror-313). The single-seat stealth fighter jet can take off and land on short runways.

Azarakhsh (Lightning) is Iran's first domestically-manufactured combat jet.

Saeqeh (Thunderbolt) fighter jet is a follow-up aircraft, derived from Azarakhsh. Iran unveiled its first squadron of Saeqeh fighter-bombers in an air show in September 2010.

Tehran has repeatedly assured other nations that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that the Islamic Republic�s defense doctrine is entirely based on deterrence.

By Press TV

 

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