Commander Stresses Iran's Swift, Crushing Response to Threats
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan reiterated Iran's full preparedness to confront any possible enemy threat and aggression, and said that the country's military forces will give a swift and decisive response to any enemy threat. ( 16:19:29 - 2013/04/11)

Commander Cautions Regional States about US Covert Agenda
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian military commander asked the regional states to be watchful of Washington's covert agenda in the region, and cautioned that the US is seeking to stir tension in region to attain its own interests. ( 15:35:14 - 2013/04/10)

IRGC Navy Commander: Iran Aware of Enemies' Strategic Weak Points in Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi underlined IRGC's efforts to build the necessary defensive and security infrastructures in the Persian Gulf region, and said his forces are aware of enemies' strategic weak points. ( 13:10:14 - 2013/04/09)

US Navy to Send Prototype Laser-Gun on USS Ponce Warship to Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (FNA)- The United States navy plans to deploy an anti-drone ship-board laser system off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf. ( 13:09:39 - 2013/04/09)

Iran Breaks US, Israel's Monopoly on White Weapons
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian inventors announced that they have designed and developed non-firearm weapons, dubbed as white arms, and broke the monopoly of the US and Israel over the technology. ( 16:49:04 - 2013/04/07)

Iran Dispatches 25th Fleet of Warships to High Seas
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Navy dispatched its 25th flotilla of warships to the Gulf of Aden and the high seas to protect the country's cargo ships and oil tankers against pirates. ( 16:35:30 - 2013/04/06)

Iran to Display First Home-Made Semi-Heavy Submarine in Months
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian defense officials announced on Saturday that the country would display its first 500-ton submarine in the next few months. ( 13:59:58 - 2013/04/06)

Iran to Unveil New Drones, Aircraft in Coming Months
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran plans to start unveiling a series of new home-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and fighter jets from April, a senior Iranian defense official announced on Saturday. ( 13:43:17 - 2013/04/06)

Iranian Intelligence Minister Voices Satisfaction with Security Cooperation with Iraq
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi described his talks with Iraq's security officials, specially National Security Advisor Faleh Fayyaz, during his recent visit to Baghdad as "constructive and satisfactory". ( 13:34:38 - 2013/04/06)

Iranian Fleet of Warships Returns Home
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Navy's flotilla of warships ended its mission in the Pacific Ocean, and returned home on Thursday. ( 14:49:04 - 2013/04/04)

Iran Offers Mine Sweeping Assistance to Other Countries
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced Iran's readiness to share its mine-sweeping experiences and expertise with other countries on humanitarian grounds. ( 14:06:13 - 2013/04/01)

MP Lauds Iranian Navy's Performance in Anti-Piracy Missions
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator lauded the country's naval forces for their successes in repelling pirate attacks and providing a safe passage for Iranian and foreign cargo vessels and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. ( 14:21:56 - 2013/03/31)

Lawmaker: Iran's Military Might Poses No Threat to Neighbors
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian legislator blasted the western states for their negative propaganda against Iran's military drills, and assured the neighboring and regional states that Tehran's power poses no threat to them. ( 14:01:27 - 2013/03/26)

Lawmaker Lauds Iranian Experts' Achievements in Defense Sector
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian legislator praised Iranian experts for their huge and unbelievable scientific advancements in defensive fields, specially in producing naval equipment. ( 15:12:11 - 2013/03/25)