News / Defense

Iran’s Air Defense Force made ‘leaping progress’ in recent years: Commander

Monday, 10 June 2024 6:36 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 10 June 2024 6:36 AM ]

Commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard

The chief commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense Force has hailed the achievements of his forces in recent years, saying they have made “leaping progress” by exercising self-reliance.

Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said the Army’s Air Defense Force is in possession of a variety of systems that enable it to react to any possible threats in a timely manner.

The force, he continued, has also made great strides in specialized areas, especially in the field of developing different types of drones and radars.

“As a manifestation of the power of the Islamic Iran, the Air Defense Force has been able to achieve significant progress through self-belief and self-confidence,” Sabahifard said on Sunday.

“The progress and development of this specialized force in the past years has been very accelerated and leaping.”

Iran Air Force commander: Many countries eager to purchase Iranian drones

The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force says many foreign countries are eager to purchase Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicles.

Iranian military experts and engineers have in recent years made remarkable breakthroughs in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient.

Iranian officials have repeatedly underscored that the country will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities which are entirely meant for defense, and that Iran’s defense capabilities will be never subject to negotiations.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has repeatedly called for efforts to maintain and boost Iran’s defense capabilities.

Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses:

www.presstv.ir