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.

Iran tests Joshan, Khatam air defense systems in military drills

TEHRAN — The indigenous air defense systems of Joshan and Khatam owned by the Army Air Defense Force have successfully shot down mock targets in the joint specialized air defense exercise codenamed "Defenders of Sky of Vellayat".

Iran, Pakistan agree to expand security ties, help establish peace in Afghanistan

TEHRAN — Islamabad had a busy day on Tuesday, when two Iranian delegations arrived in Pakistan. A delegation representing the Iranian parliament, and a high-rank military delegation headed by Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri.

Iran launches air defense exercises

TEHRAN - The joint specialized air defense exercise of the Modafe’an-e Aseman-e Velayat (Defenders of Sky of Velayat) kicked off on Tuesday morning in Iran’s central desert.

Iranian Army Ground Force possesses sophisticated helicopters, UAVs

TEHRAN - The Ground Forces of the Army is now in possession of advanced helicopters and modern UAV systems, the force’s commander Kiomars Heydari announced on Monday.

Baqeri to visit Pakistan on Tuesday

Iranian military chief will meet PM Imran Khan

TEHRAN — Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of the Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, is scheduled to pay an official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday at the invitation of Pakistan’s Army Commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

In less than 48 hours, troops, equipment transferred to drill field in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – In less than 48 hours troops and equipment were transferred to the drill field in northwest Iran, the commander of the Army's northwestern regional base has said, IRNA reported on Friday.

Iran unveils ‘Hormuz’ tactical radar and ‘Shams’ simulator

TEHRAN - The Hormuz Medium Range Tactical Radar and Shams Simulator were unveiled on Saturday in the presence of Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, Commander of the Army Air Defense Force, and other military officials in the Self-Sufficiency Organization.

Army to test four new military equipment in northwest Iran

TEHRAN — On the sidelines of a military drill in northwest Iran on Friday morning, commander of the Army Ground Force Kioumars Heydari said that Iran will test four new weaponries in the drill.

Enemy's bases under Iran's surveillance, commander says

TEHRAN - The commander of the Army Air Defense Force Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard said on Wednesday that Iran is able to monitor all bases and movements of the enemies and has the power to destroy from a distance of over 200 kilometers.

Iran unveils ‘Alborz’ and ‘Borhan’ air defense systems

TEHRAN - "Alborz" and "Borhan" air defense systems were unveiled with the commander of the Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard in attendance on Wednesday morning.

Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Kazakhstan to hold joint drill in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN - Admiral Sergei Ekimov, Deputy Commander of the Russian Caspian Fleet, said on Tuesday that Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan and the Republic of Azerbaijan will hold a joint naval exercise in the Caspian Sea.

Great Wall of Grogan: excavations give clues to life in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have been able to provide insights into the life of Persian soldiers and locals whose remains were found near the Great Wall of Grogan in northern Iran.

Military chief says security at border areas has improved

TEHRAN - Chief of the Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri on Tuesday highlighted that Iran has managed to improve security situation in border areas.

Military chief: Policy is to boost defensive, offensive and deterrence strategy

TEHRAN — In a message on Sunday, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces insisted on military readiness to strongly confront any possible military threats and protect the country's national interests by constantly increasing defense capabilities.

Hatami: Iran among top missile powers in the world

TEHRAN — Speaking at a ceremony exhibiting achievements of the Ministry of Defense on Sunday, Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said Iran is undoubtedly among the top countries in the world in terms of missile power.

Iran's advances in aircraft engine highlighted by top general

TEHRAN — Iranian scientists have made significant progress in designing and manufacturing engines used in various aircraft and missiles, according to Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Ground Force self-sufficient in producing military parts: commander

TEHRAN — The commander of Iran’s Army Ground Force has said his forces have become self-sufficient in producing military equipment parts.

Iran capable of producing over 38,000 military parts: Hatami

TEHRAN — Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has said that despite the sanctions Iran is capable of producing more than 38,000 military equipment and hardware parts.

Military chief marks Gen. Soleimani’s counter-terror role

TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces on Tuesday lauded the role of Martyr Qassem Soleimani in defeating the terrorists in Syria and Iraq, saying that those groups aimed to undermine Iran’s security.

Qajar-era subterranean garrison identified in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – An underground garrison, estimated to date from Qajar era (1789–1925), has been discovered near Bojnurd, the capital of North Khorasan province, northeast Iran.

Naval fleet equipped with latest military technologies: Khanzadi

TEHRAN — Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has said Iran’s naval fleet is equipped with the world’s latest military technologies.

Army, IRGC commanders confer on closer coordination, cooperation 

TEHRAN - Army chief Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi and top commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) held a coordination meeting on Sunday.

Civil Defense Organization warns of plots by enemies to access infrastructure data  

TEHRAN - Head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization on Saturday warned engineering-technical institutions to be vigilant in the face of plots by the enemies to access infrastructure date, vowing that his organization will do its best to thwart such hostile acts. 

Borders are secure: Iranian army chief 

TEHRAN – The Iranian army chief has said full security prevails in the country’s borders thanks to the efforts by the armed forces.

Iran in possession of ‘hidden’ military equipment, says general

TEHRAN – Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras says Iran is in possession of hidden military equipment that are more effective than the country’s unveiled equipment.

Iran’s power has driven enemy into despair, says military chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s power has reached a level that it has driven the enemy into despair, says Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, the Armed Forces Chief of Staff.

Iran becoming self-reliant in producing aircraft engines: commander

TEHRAN – Iran is standing on the verge of fully self-reliant production of airplane and helicopter engines, says the country’s chief of General Staff of Armed Forces.

Army chief: Iranian armed forces are ‘invincible’

TEHRAN – Iran’s armed forces are invincible and have no fear of mounting threats by enemies, the commander of the Army Ground Force has said.