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Iran Develops New Copter Missile System

The Iranian Army Ground Force’s Airborne Division unveiled a homegrown missile system that can be paired with military helicopters.
News ID: 84481    Publish Date : 2024/02/05

Iranian Jet-Powered Drone Armed with New Air-Based Missile

Iranian experts have adapted a homegrown surface-to-air missile for the ‘Karrar’ jet-powered drone, a top commander said.
News ID: 84393    Publish Date : 2023/10/23

Our missile technology has turned into a thorn in the eyes of enemies: DM

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami underlined his country’s growing missile power, saying that the government has boosted the budget of defense research and innovation by 256%.
News ID: 82763    Publish Date : 2020/12/16

Spokesman:

15 Troops Killed, Injured in Yemeni Missile Attack on Saudi Base in Ma'rib

TEHRAN (defapress) – Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that the Yemeni army launched a missile attack against the Saudi-led coalition’s Camp Tadawain in Yemen’s Ma’rib, killing at least eight Saudi forces.
News ID: 82683    Publish Date : 2020/11/30

Russia Successfully Test Launches New Ballistic Air Defense Missile

TEHRAN (defapress) – Russia’s aerospace forces conducted successful tests of a new ballistic missile of the Russian missile defense system at the Sary-Shagan firing range in Kazakhstan, the Russian defense ministry said on Thursday.
News ID: 82640    Publish Date : 2020/11/26

Pentagon Condemns Turkish Missile System Test, Warns Of 'Serious Consequences'

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Pentagon on Friday strongly condemned the test of a Russian-made S-400 missile defense system by NATO ally Turkey and warned of "serious consequences."
News ID: 82362    Publish Date : 2020/10/24

Iran Uses Homegrown Missile Defense System in War Game

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran has for the first time employed its homegrown missile defense system ‘Bavar-373’ in a military exercise.
News ID: 82349    Publish Date : 2020/10/22

Iran’s Mersad, Tabas Missile Systems Target Hypothetical Enemy Drones in Drills

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Iranian Air Defense Force and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force’s Mersad and Tabas missile systems attacked hypothetical enemy targets in joint drills on Wednesday.
News ID: 82344    Publish Date : 2020/10/21

UN Envoy:

Iran’s Missile Program Legitimate, Developed for Self-Defense

TEHRAN (defapress) – An Iranian diplomat at the UN said the Islamic Republic’s defense strategy is based upon sober geostrategic calculation and moral convictions, stressing that its lawful missile program is an inherent right under the UN Charter.
News ID: 82301    Publish Date : 2020/10/17

Missile Hits Iran’s East Azarbaijan Province

TEHRAN (defapress)- An official in East Azarbaijan said that a missile fired by the warring sides in Karabakh conflict has hit Heris County, 70 kilometers Northeast of Tabriz on Tuesday.
News ID: 82286    Publish Date : 2020/10/14

North Korea Unveils New Ballistic Missile, Vows Strong Response to 'Hostile Forces'

TEHRAN (defapress)- North Korea unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade during which leader Kim Jung-un vowed to preemptively mobilize his strongest military power in the face of any foreign threat.
News ID: 82259    Publish Date : 2020/10/11

IRGC Unveils New Naval Ballistic Missile

TEHRAN (defapress) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps unveiled a new naval ballistic missile with a range of over 700 kilometers.
News ID: 82123    Publish Date : 2020/09/27

Trump Claims Russia Created Hypersonic Missile after Receiving Info about It from US

TEHRAN (defapress) - US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Russia created its hypersonic missile after receiving information about such technologies from the administration of his predecessor Barack Obama.
News ID: 82056    Publish Date : 2020/09/19

Syria Thwarts Fresh Israeli Missile Attack on T4 Airbase

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Syrian air defenses foiled a fresh Israeli missile attack against the T4 airbase in Central Syria.
News ID: 81925    Publish Date : 2020/09/03

Russia, Turkey to Sign S-400 Missile Deal Next Year

TEHRAN (defapress) – Russia is likely to sign a contract for the delivery of an additional batch of its S-400 missile systems to Turkey next year, a report said.
News ID: 81863    Publish Date : 2020/08/24

IRGC new missile achievement can be used across Iran: MP

TEHRAN (defapress) – A member of Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission hailed the new achievement of the IRGC in launching ballistic missile s from underground, noting that this capability can be used across the country.
News ID: 81689    Publish Date : 2020/08/01

Syrian army repels Israeli missile aggression

TEHRAN (defapress) – The Syrian army’s air defenses confronted Israeli missile aggression in the airspace of Sothern Damascus, shooting down the majority of the missile s.
News ID: 81595    Publish Date : 2020/07/21

US Approves $620 mln Missile Upgrade Package for Taiwan

TEHRAN (defapress) - The United States has approved a possible $620 million upgrade package for Patriot surface-to-air missile s to Taiwan, the State Department said, the latest purchase from the United States to deal with a rising threat from China.
News ID: 81497    Publish Date : 2020/07/10

Iran:

French Ballistic Missile Test Runs Counter to NPT Obligations

TEHRAN (defapress) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed concern about France’s recent testing of a ballistic missile capable of carrying several nuclear warheads, saying it runs counter to French commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
News ID: 81371    Publish Date : 2020/06/21

Defense Minister:

Enemy too afraid of Iran’s missile power

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami lauded the defense industry of the country for fulfilling armed forces’ needs based on domestic capabilities.
News ID: 81362    Publish Date : 2020/06/20