Ground Forces bolstered with smart weapons, operational plans: Cmdr
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Iran's Army Ground Forces deploy smart weapons and new operational plans to strengthen military capabilities, field readiness, and defensive capacity.
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Iranian army cadets sing the national anthem during the opening ceremony of one of the military training centers for volunteers being set up throughout squares in downtown Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 (AP)
Iran’s Army Ground Forces are strengthening their military capabilities through the deployment of smart weapons and new operational plans, Ground Forces Commander Brig. Gen. Ali Jahanshahi said.
Jahanshahi said field units have been equipped with modern weapons featuring high precision, intelligence capabilities, and network connectivity. The measures are intended to improve the forces’ operational efficiency and field readiness.
He also confirmed that the Ground Forces would continue developing their defensive and operational capabilities to address various challenges.
Days earlier, the Iranian Army announced that, when necessary, it would conduct preemptive operations in the future to deter the US and "Israel" from any aggression or attack. The Army said, "It has already carried out preemptive operations during the recent war and will repeat them in the future when deterrence requires it."
Iranian Army says military doctrine now includes offensive, preemptive action
On October 7, the Iranian Army announced that Iran’s military doctrine has shifted from a primarily defensive posture toward an offensive approach focused on deterrence and preempting potential aggression.
The Army said its forces are prepared to conduct preemptive operations when necessary to prevent attacks, adding that such operations were carried out during the recent war and could be repeated as part of Iran’s deterrence strategy.
The announcement comes as Tehran continues to stress its readiness to respond to hostilities, particularly from the United States, following the escalation of tensions between the two sides.
The Iranian Army said the change in doctrine had already been put into practice during the recent war, when Iranian forces targeted US bases that were preparing to conduct operations against Iran.
According to the Army, the strikes formed part of a broader approach aimed at disrupting threats before they developed into attacks on Iranian territory. Under the new doctrine, deterrence would therefore include preemptive action when Iranian forces determine that aggression is imminent, rather than relying solely on a response after an attack occurs.
