Commander: Iran Enjoys Full Defense Capabilities, Equipment
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic Republic's army enjoys everything needed for its defense, including equipment, weapons and tactics, lieutenant commander of the Iranian army said Thursday. ( 19:52:24 - 2009/02/05)

Leader's Aide: US Threats against Iran Foiled by Armed Forces
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's armed forces have foiled a scenario by Washington to complete its chain of threats to the region by opening a front against Iran following the US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, a senior military advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader said here Wednesday. ( 19:15:39 - 2009/02/05)

No Plan Successful without Iran's Blessing
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian official said no plan can be implemented in the Middle East region without considering Iran's role. ( 17:46:13 - 2009/02/05)

Commander: Iran's Stealth Aircraft to Fly Soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Air force Commander Brigadier General Hassan Shahsafi Tuesday announced that Iran's home-made radar-evading aircraft will join the country's fleet within the next 8 months. ( 20:55:51 - 2009/02/03)

Commander Highlights Role of Revolution in Enhancing Air Force Capabilities
TEHRAN (FNA)- Combat capabilities of the Iranian air force have improved much since the Islamic Revolution and the country's troops enjoy better capabilities than the time they were operating under US military attaches, a senior Iranian commander said. ( 19:27:07 - 2009/02/03)

US in Dire Need of Iran's Help to Fight Afghan War
TEHRAN (FNA)- As Afghanistan moves to the center-stage in US foreign policy, the new administration in Washington will need more than a troop surge to defeat the Taliban and bring peace and it will have to engage Iran. ( 17:01:47 - 2009/02/03)

Iranian Navy Plans to Build New Bases in Oman Sea
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Navy plans to establish new bases in the Sea of Oman by 2015. ( 15:01:08 - 2009/02/02)

Defense Minister:
Iran's New Air Defense System Shields 55,000 Feet
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's new air defense system can strike targets as far as 55,000 feet, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar announced here on Saturday. ( 19:45:12 - 2009/01/31)

Iran Produces Smart Anti-Aircraft Gun
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran succeeded in manufacturing a smart 100mm anti-aircraft gun as part of a campaign to boost the country's defense capabilities. ( 14:54:15 - 2009/01/31)

Iran Ready to Act against Terrorists in Pakistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is ready to fight and annihilate Pakistan-based terrorist groups in case Islamabad voices content and issues the required permit, Deputy Police Chief Ahmad Reza Radan said. ( 20:30:19 - 2009/01/29)

Russia Delivers MI-171 Choppers to Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia delivered two of five Mi-171 helicopters sold to Iran after signing a $45 million contract to upgrade the country's rescue fleet. ( 17:39:40 - 2009/01/29)

Iran Announces Self-Sufficiency in Missile Industry
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar Tuesday reiterated Iran's advancement in defense industries, saying that the country has reached self-sufficiency in manufacturing various types of rockets and missiles. ( 19:53:18 - 2009/01/27)

Iran Starts Manufacture of Stealth Aircraft
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Air Force has started manufacturing of its first stealth aircraft after its designing completed, Air Force Commander Brigadier General Shahsafi said. ( 18:57:33 - 2009/01/26)

Terrorists Kill Iranian Forces at Pakistan Borders
TEHRAN (FNA)- Terrorist militants killed a number of Iranian soldiers in an ambush in the country's southeastern borders with Pakistan ( 18:57:27 - 2009/01/26)