IRGC Forces Urged to Be Prepared to Confront Unanticipated Threats
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian military official here Wednesday called on the country's forces to be fully prepared to confront any unanticipated threat likely to be posed to the Islamic Republic by the enemy. ( 20:49:30 - 2009/02/18)

Russia Keen to Promote Relations with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Defense Minister Anatoliy Eduardovich Serdyukov in Moscow on Tuesday announced his country's enthusiasm for promoting bilateral ties with Iran. ( 17:51:54 - 2009/02/18)

Iran to Expand Fleet of Home-Made Fighter Jets
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran will produce more modern military planes after its success in building 'Saeqeh' (Thunderbolt) and 'Azarakhsh' (Lightening) fighter jets, Iranian Deputy Defense Minister General Ahmad Vahidi said on Tuesday. ( 19:00:44 - 2009/02/17)

Defense Minister Officially Welcomed in Moscow
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar was officially welcomed by his Russian counterpart Anatoly Serdyukov and a number of senior commanders and officials of the Russian Army on Tuesday. ( 13:58:45 - 2009/02/17)

Commander Underlines Deterrent Nature of Iran's Missile Power
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Morteza Saffari stressed here on Sunday that Iran's boosting missile capability mainly serves as an element of deterrence. ( 20:26:03 - 2009/02/15)

Air Defense Unit Added to Iran's Armed Forces
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran formed an air defense unit as a part of its air force restructuring to boost the country's defense capabilities, a senior commander said. ( 17:45:02 - 2009/02/15)

Iran, Russia to Boost Defense Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran and Moscow are to review ways to enhance military cooperation during an upcoming visit to Russia by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar. ( 16:51:58 - 2009/02/15)

Iran's Defense Minister to Visit Russia on Feb. 16
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar will arrive on February 16 in Moscow to discuss bilateral military-technical cooperation with Russia, the defense ministry of the Islamic Republic said on Saturday. ( 15:12:55 - 2009/02/15)

Iran Builds Long-Range Anti-Aircraft System
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has built a long-range anti-aircraft missile system capable of intercepting and destroying multiple targets simultaneously, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar announced on Wednesday. ( 17:12:45 - 2009/02/11)

IRGC Commander: Basij Assigned to Fight Threats of Soft Overthrow
TEHRAN (FNA)- Basij (volunteer) forces have been assigned by the Supreme Leader to fight the threat of soft regime change plans against the Islamic Republic, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari said here on Monday. ( 18:43:02 - 2009/02/09)

Senior Commander Warns Enemies against Invasion of Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian commander here on Monday warned enemies of the Islamic Republic against attacking the country. ( 17:34:56 - 2009/02/09)

Commander Highlights Full Combat Preparedness of Iranian Navy
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari Sunday announced his forces' combat readiness for accomplishing a full range of maritime missions. ( 21:24:45 - 2009/02/08)

IRGC Commander:
95% of Iran's Military Needs Supplied Domestically
TEHRAN (FNA)- Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari Saturday said enemies' sanctions on Iran led to the self-sufficiency of the country's armed forces, adding that Iran now provides for 95% of its military requirements. ( 18:16:22 - 2009/02/08)

Commander: Enemies Fearful of Iranian Air Force
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Air force Commander Brigadier General Hassan Shahsafi said that enemies felt frightened after Iranian Air Force fighters forced several alien planes to land in Iran last year. ( 18:59:06 - 2009/02/07)