IRGC to unveil new massive missile, drone underground facilities
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The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps is set to unveil underground cities dedicated to UAVs and missiles in upcoming drills.
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People visit the National Aerospace Park of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, showing the IRGC's aerospace achievements, just outside Tehran, Iran, Friday, November 15, 2024 (AP)
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force is set to showcase new underground facilities designed for modern missiles and drones as part of the ongoing large-scale military exercise, Payambar-e Azam (The Great Prophet) 19, according to IRGC spokesperson General Ali Mohammad Naeini.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, General Naeini revealed details about the drills and additional war games scheduled in the coming days. Among the highlights is the unveiling of "missile and drone cities," including an underground missile storage facility and a southern Iran-based complex designed for naval vessels.
The exercises will also feature the introduction of a new generation of the IRGC's advanced drones, which Naeini described as "unique".
The IRGC Navy will conduct a separate war game in the Gulf from January 18 to 23, involving around 300 combat vessels. Additionally, an exercise focused on smart traffic control in the Strait of Hormuz is planned for January 11.
A major naval parade involving approximately 2,000 military and civilian vessels will follow on January 27. During the parade, two new warships named after martyrs Bahman Baqeri and Rais Ali Delvari will be added to the IRGC Navy's fleet.
On January 10, a war game in Tehran will see the participation of 110,000 Basij forces, which would underline the nation's readiness for multi-scale battles.
Iran prepared for complex challenges
General Naeini underscored Iran's readiness for complex challenges, saying, "Iran has been fully prepared since long ago for big and complicated battles on any scale" and vowing that the Islamic Republic continues to strengthen its capabilities against security threats.
Referring to past operations, including True Promise I and II against the Israeli occupation, Naeini emphasized that these represented only a fraction of Iran's military capabilities.
"The enemy knows the skies of the occupied territories are clear and defenseless for us. We can act against Israel with greater magnitude, speed, and accuracy, and the production of our weapons and missiles continues to advance daily," he said.
Naeini also highlighted the cohesion within Iran's governance on retaliatory actions, indicating plans for future operations against Israel, stating, "There are no obstacles to new operations against Israel in due time."
IRGC begins drills in west Iran
The ground forces of Iran's Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) initiated the Great Prophet 19 exercises on Saturday in the country's western region.
Iranian news agencies reported that the drills began with the relocation of the Mirza Kuchak Khan special brigade from Rasht Airport to Kermanshah Airport.
Additional details indicate that the military exercises will involve specialized divisions and units from the IRGC's ground forces, focusing on the western region of the country. The drills will also feature scenarios designed for rapid response operations.
This includes the swift deployment of troops and equipment to the maneuver area, where the Mirza Kuchak Khan Brigade carried out the first phase of these operations.
