Iran builds drones for underwater operations

TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy on Saturday showcased a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that can perform a range of naval activities independently, as well as a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone.

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A canard defying reason 

TEHRAN – In yet another unfounded allegation, a Jewish media outlet reported that 11 UK universities have been accused of assisting Iran in developing its domestically built drones. 

Iran has developed ‘over thirty-three models’ of drones

American experts admit sanctions fail to prevent Iran to becoming ‘prominent’ drone power 

TEHRAN - Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, and Edward Riehle, a retired American colonel who works on advanced technologies, sensors, and sensor processing in Northern California, have admitted that Western sanctions on Iran have failed to prevent Iran from becoming a ‘prominent player’ in drone production.

IRGC targets positions of terrorist parties in northern Iraq with drones, missiles

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Monday pounded the positions of terrorist parties in northern Iraq, using missiles and drones.

'Iran is against Ukraine war and strongly rejects delivering drones to Russia'

We strongly reject selling drones to Russia, Iran FM tells EU's Borrell

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian told European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Thursday with unequivocal words that it is not Iran’s policy to sell arms to Russia in its war with Ukraine.

Iran supports peace in Ukraine: statement

TEHRAN – The Iranian mission to the United Nations in New York has explained Iran’s position on the situation in Ukraine, reiterating Tehran’s principled position of opposing war anywhere in the world. 

Iran advises Ukraine not to be influenced by countries seeking to hurt Tehran-Kyiv ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Saturday that the decision by the Ukrainian government in reviewing its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic are based on “unconfirmed reports” and media commotion created by foreigners.

Advisor to Leader: Iran’s defense capabilities non-negotiable

TEHRAN— Amir Hatami, the advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on military affairs said Saturday at the conference of science and technology in Sacred Defense that one of the issues that are always compared in wars is the role of manpower and equipment.

Western parties have asked Iran to play role in Ukraine crisis: FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said that some Western parties have reached out to Iran asking it to play an active role in the Ukraine war.

Iran Army launches drone drills

TEHRAN – All four branches of Iran’s army launched joint drone drills on Wednesday morning using nearly 150 drones of various types.

Defense minister: Enemy disappointed with Iran’s defensive capabilities

TEHRAN — Speaking in a live TV show late on Monday, Iran’s defense minister spoke of how the defense industry has progressed and shifted to working with knowledge-based companies.

Iran’s drone capabilities amazed U.S.

Advisor to IRGC chief: Enemy is fighting hybrid war

TEHRAN— An advisor to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Commander-in-chief says that the enemies are fighting a hybrid war nowadays.

Iran’s drone power defies U.S. military dominance in the region: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran has moved to develop its missile and drone capabilities in the wake of the Iraq-Iraq war of the 1980s, and those capabilities have challenged the U.S. military hegemony in the West Asia region. 

Iran dismisses U.S. allegations it plans to send drones to Russia

TEHRAN- Tehran says the U.S. is pursuing particular political purposes by claiming that Iran wants to deliver hundreds of combat-capable drones to Russia.

Army official: Missions assigned to secret bases of Army are “very special”

TEHRAN — Admiral Seyed Mahmoud Mousavi, Deputy Chief of Army Operations, says that the missions assigned to the secret bases of the Army are “very special.”

Ababil 5: Novel step forward in evolution of Ababil UAVs

TEHRAN- Iran's progress in designing and manufacturing UAVs has always been magnificent over the last three decades, and Iran-made UAVs have demonstrated their high value in surveillance and spotting, targeting, and offensive operations in battlefields, particularly in the last decade due to the occurrence of regional conflicts.

Iran Army displays drones, missile systems, electronic warfare equipment

TEHRAN - On the occasion of the National Day of the Iranian Army, the Air Defense Forces displayed their new equipment and achievements in the field of radar and reconnaissance systems, electronic warfare, drones, different types of missiles and command and control systems.

IRGC unveils underground drone base

TEHRAN — Two missile and drone bases of the IRGC Air Force have been unveiled at the presence of Major General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the IRGC.

Defense Ministry unveils upgraded, advanced defense systems

TEHRAN — Two new advanced drones and ten upgraded missile and ammunition defense systems were unveiled at an exhibition attended by Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani on Saturday night.

Commander: Indigenousness is biggest advantage of Iranian drones

TEHRAN — The biggest advantage of Iran's drones is that the armed forces use completely indigenous technology in manufacturing, using, and overhauling them, the commander of Hazrat Vali-e-Asr UAV Group of the Army Ground Forces has said.

IRGC navy to be armed with anti-ship cruise missiles with 2000-km range

TEHRAN – The naval force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) will be equipped with anti-ship cruise missile with a range of 2000 kilometers in the near future, IRGC Commander Hossein Salami announced on Saturday.

Defense Ministry plans to provide 1000 new drones to Army

TEHRAN — The Iranian Defense Ministry plans to supply the Army with 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs, commonly called drones, in the near future.

CENTCOM chief: Iran ‘currently possesses one of the most capable militaries” in West Asia

TEHRAN — Two days after his admission that the U.S. has lost air superiority to Iran, Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie spoke at a press conference held at the Pentagon on Thursday, reiterating that Iran knows how to use advanced military equipment.