Missile Program

IRGC Aerospace Force Cmdr.:

Foes incapable of damaging Iran’s offensive systems

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Forces, says that the Islamic Republic’s missile and drone capabilities remain fully intact and stronger than ever, despite enemy propaganda and threats.

IRGC Spox.:

'Operation True Promise I' world's biggest drone operation

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The IRGC spokesperson hailed "True Promise I" as the world's largest drone operation and the first direct military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, signaling Iran's military capabilities.

IRGC Navy Cmdr.:

Iran capable of striking enemy bases in any location

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri reaffirmed Iran’s military capabilities, warned against threats, and rejected any negotiations on its missile arsenals.

US approves sale of missiles to Japan for $3.64Bln : Pentagon

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) –  The US State Department has approved a possible sale of advanced AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan for $3.64 billion, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

Pakistan rejects US concerns over its missile capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Pakistan has dismissed recent remarks by a senior US official about its missile capabilities and delivery systems as "unfortunate and unfounded.

In Germany;

Politician calls for closing US military facilities

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Chairman of the German Council for Constitution and Sovereignty Ralph Thomas Niemeyer has called for shutting down US military facilities in Germany, noting that Washington is using them to carry out its own conflicts.

China warns Philippines over US missile system deployment

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo here on Friday, warning the Philippine side over the US intermediate missile system deployment.

In Poland;

80 people evacuated as unexploded WWII missile found

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The explosive device is known for its large field of fire, with military officials set a safety zone of 1500 meters.

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket blasts off for the first time

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Ariane 6′s first voyage has been postponed by years, with delays fueled by technical issues, the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Russia non-strategic nuclear drills involve Iskander missiles

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Formations of Russia's Leningrad Military District are practicing obtaining ammunition for the Iskander-M as part of the second stage of drills on the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

N. Korea develops new type solid-fuel engines for IRBM

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – North Korea has developed and test-fired new-type high-thrust solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBM).

Russia test fires nuclear-capable Ballistic missile

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Russia said Sunday it had successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads from one of its submarines.

N Korea fires two ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas Wednesday, its neighbors said.

US military test-fires ICBM Minuteman III

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The US military test-launched Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from the Vanderberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, its press office said in a statement.

Russia puts advanced Sarmat nuclear missile on combat duty

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Advanced Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems have assumed combat duty in Russia, Roscosmos Chief Yury Borisov said on Friday.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, hours after an American nuclear-armed submarine made its first South Korean port call in decades.

Palestinian Resistance conducts fresh missile test in Gaza

TEHRAN, Jun 10 (MNA) – In order to boost its combat readiness, Palestinian Resistance forces carried out a new missile test on the coast of Gaza on Friday.

N. Korea conducts test launch of Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – North Korea conducted the first test launch of its solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Hwasong-18 on Thursday.

Russia test-fires Kalibr Missile from Sea of Japan

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Russian diesel-electric submarine Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has hit a coastal target by launching a Kalibr cruise missile from the Sea of Japan at a distance of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles), the Pacific Fleet said on Friday.

Russia increases production of Kinzhal hypersonic missles

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Sergey Chemezov, the head of Russia's Rostec State Corporation has announced that the company had further increased the production of Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles.

Erdogan:

Turkey to boost its missile's range to 1,000 km

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Turkey aims to increase the range of its domestic missile from 565 kilometers to 1,000 kilometers, the Turkish president said, threatening Greece again.

Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles holds drills

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – A Russian warship armed with hypersonic cruise weapons has held exercises in the Norwegian Sea, the defense ministry said on Tuesday.

Kim Jong Un sets new goals for North Korea military

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea's military in a report to party leaders, state media reported Wednesday, hinting that missile tests will continue next year.

Amid China-Taiwan tensions;

Australia reportedly planning to deploy new missile systems

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Australian government has been considering the possibility of deploying a new missile system on the country’s north coast presumably amid tensions between China and Taiwan, Australian media reported.

N. Korea fires unspecified ballistic missile toward East Sea

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, the South Korean military said, less than a week after its launch of two medium-range ones.

Germany to allocate over $10 bn for purchasing F-35A fighters

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Germany has set aside €10 billion ($10.54 billion) to buy 35 F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, media sources reported citing a government document.

S Korea president warns Pyongyang over any nuke, missile test

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The president of South Korea warned North Korea of facing a decisive response if it launches another ballistic missile or stages a nuclear test.

N Korea military:

Missile tests were practice to attack S Korea, US

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – To counter provocative US-South Korean drills, North Korea’s military said Monday its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to attack its rivals’ air bases and warplanes and paralyze their operation command systems.

2 Koreas exchange warning shots near sea border amid tensions

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – North and South Korea have exchanged warning shots off their western coast, accusing each other of breaching their maritime border amid heightened tensions.