Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package

The Pentagon says it will "rush" Patriot air defense missiles and artillery ammunition to Ukraine as part of its new military aid package.

Iran at the peak of drone, missile capabilities: Atlantic Council

TEHRAN- The Atlantic Council think tank expressed astonishment at Iran’s drone and missile capabilities, stating that Tehran has compensated for its deficiencies and shortcomings in its aviation industry through the development of such weapons.

IRGC launches short-range missile from high-speed vessels

TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has conducted a test launch of a short-range missile from high-speed vessels.

North Korea develops new rocket launcher controller

North Korea has successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket launcher along with controllable shells, state media KCNA reported on Monday.

Iran unveils latest achievements in Army Aviation

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation (IRIAA) presented its latest achievements in a groundbreaking exhibition that kicked off on Saturday morning.

Iran to mass-produce two newly developed missiles

TEHRAN – The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces has unveiled plans to mass-produce two newly developed missiles, confirming the completion of their construction phases.

Iranian Navy receives new cruise missiles with cutting-edge equipment  

TEHRAN- In a significant boost to its naval capabilities, the Iranian Navy inducted a number of advanced weaponry and cutting-edge equipment, including strategic cruise missile systems and electronic warfare-capable helicopters on Sunday. 

Tehrani Moghaddam; from the first missile launch to Iran’s self-sufficiency

TEHRAN- Iran owes its missile power to Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, the founding father of Iran’s missile power, a man who was martyred on November 12, 2012.

Iran adamantly opposed to monopolizing outer space

"Outer space is the common wealth of mankind’

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry Director for International Peace and Security Office Asadollah Eshraq-Jahromi said on Friday that Iran is adamantly opposed to monopolizing space.

China denounces U.S. bans on Iran defense activities as illegal

TEHRAN- China denounced on Thursday the latest illegal sanctions that the U.S. has placed on individuals and entities connected to Iran’s drone and missile programs.

Iran developing new hypersonic missiles in face of possible war with Israel: commander

TEHRAN- The IRGC deputy commander for operations has said that there are plans to produce new domestic hypersonic missiles that will exact “heavy costs” on Israel in case of a misadventure by the Zionist regime, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Iran to upgrade missiles, drones 

TEHRAN - Iran intends to enhance its military capabilities by upgrading its missiles and drones, the commander of the Aerospace Division of the IRGC announced on Friday. 

Iran to showcase military capabilities in Moscow forum

TEHRAN – The military attaché of the Iranian embassy in Moscow has said that an Iranian military delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow to participate in a Russian military exhibition.

First hypersonic missile range may be extended to 2,000 km: IRGC

TEHRAN- Iran may eventually extend the range of Fattah, its first hypersonic missile, to 2,000 kilometers, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said.

Iran insists its missile program is in accordance with international law

TEHRAN- The meddling remarks about Iran’s first hypersonic missile by certain Western nations have been denounced as “invalid” by Iran, who asserted that its missile activities are “conventional” under international law.

Iran exhibits two homegrown satellites

TEHRAN- In a ceremony attended by a number of senior officials, the Islamic Republic of Iran unveiled two domestically built communications and imaging satellites.

Air Defense chief says Iran ready to deter threats

TEHRAN- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force said on Tuesday that his forces are fully prepared to tackle any danger to the country's safe skies by deploying cutting-edge indigenous defense equipment and radars.

By Takahashi Kosuke

Japan’s major turning point on defense policy

Japan has marked a critical milestone in efforts to reshape its defense strategy, increase the national defense spending, and allow Tokyo to acquire a counterstrike missile capability.

Iranian destroyers to be armed with Abu Mahdi cruise missiles

TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Commander of the Iranian Navy, has announced that the country's destroyers will be equipped with domestically-made Abu Mahdi cruise missiles.

'We’re a screwdriver’s turn away from reaching the 90% purity,' Kharrazi says

That Iran is on nuclear threshold is not secret, says top Iranian politician

THRAN - In a veiled reference to the countries that have normalized ties with Israel, a veteran Iranian politician warns Tehran will respond in kind to any attack on its security from any neighboring country and a “direct response to Israel”.

An Israeli war on Iran will lead to ‘destruction of Zionist regime’: IRGC general

TEHRAN – A senior IRGC official has downplayed the Israel occasional threats of war against Iran, saying the Tel Aviv regime is well aware that starting a military confrontation with Iran will only bring its annihilation forward.

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.

IRGC unveils new missile city, displays cruise and ballistic missiles

TEHRAN – In a ceremony on Monday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy unveiled a new missile city hosting a broad range of cruise and ballistic missiles with various ranges.

IRGC official says Iran's conventional arms non-negotiable

TEHRAN - General Mohammad-Ismaeil Kowsari, the advisor to the IRGC commander, told Yemen's Al-Masira website on Thursday that conventional defense weapons are “our right” and cannot be negotiated in any way, and it is an issue on which there is consensus, according to Iran press.

Defense chief says Iran’s missile capability acts as deterrent

TEHRAN - Brigadier General Amir Hatami, the defense minister of Iran, has highlighted the Islamic Republic’s deterrent power based on domestically manufactured missiles with great accuracy and maneuverability.

Iran opens shoulder-fired missile, hybrid solid fuel facilities

TEHRAN - Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Saturday opened factories producing advanced shoulder-fired missiles and hybrid solid fuel for various missiles used in ground warfare, according to Tasnim news agency.