Iranian MoD spox to Al Mayadeen: 90% of our military needs homegrown
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A spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry tells Al Mayadeen that Tehran has become among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of defense industry technology.
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A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik (Iranian media)
A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, told Al Mayadeen that "Iran has not and will never be the initiator of any war." He stressed, however, that his country "will spare no effort in decisively defending its independence and security."
He also confirmed that Tehran has become among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of defense industry technology. The spokesperson also stressed that Iran was able, in 45 years, to "transform from an importer of weapons to a country that manufactures about 90% of its military needs."
This comes as Iran introduced on Tuesday the Mohajer-10 drone as part of the Defense Industry Day celebration. The domestically-produced drone was showcased in Tehran during an event attended by President Ebrahim Raisi. After its unveiling, the Israeli media expressed fear within the Israeli entity as the drone could cover "all of Israel", having a range of 2,000 kilometers.
The #Iranian military unveils new weapons in a clear message that proves that the Iranian military is on par with the pioneers in weapons manufacturing. pic.twitter.com/QiS9mbxfet
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 23, 2023
The Mohajer-10 drone boasts a maximum flight duration of 24 hours at an altitude of 7,000 meters. It can carry up to 450 liters of fuel and accommodate cargo weighing up to 300 kilograms.
Furnished with electronic warfare and intelligence systems, this unmanned aerial vehicle can achieve a maximum speed of 210 kilometers per hour and is capable of transporting various types of ammunition and bombs.
In addition to introducing the Mohajer-10, the event unveiled the homegrown Arman-1 and Arman-2 smart bombs.
Weighing 35 kilograms, Arman-1 has an operational range of 20 kilometers.
It can be launched and fired by various operational drones that the Iranian armed forces have.
Weighing 40 kilograms and having a maximum operational range of 100 kilometers, Arman-2 utilizes electric propulsion and can be employed with various operational drones of the armed forces.
Both smart bombs are equipped with the GPS/INS guidance system and can be loaded on the newly unveiled Mohajer-10 drone.
The homegrown Sina loitering suicide drone was also unveiled at the exhibition.
Furthermore, President Raisi instructed the inclusion of the strategic "Khorramshahr" and "Haj Qassem" missiles into the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
