Iranian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi noted the country's self-sufficiency in the production of various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and stated, that the rate of their production increased by 33 percent.
General Vahedi made this statement during a briefing with the Supreme Spiritual Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei..
Drone army power, production rates increased by 33 percent per year - said the commander of the Iranian Air Force
Vahedi pointed to many other achievements of Iran, including development and production of piston and gas turbine engines, production of combat aircraft simulators, overhaul 29 fighters, etc..
Ayatollah Khamenei has repeatedly called for efforts to maintain and strengthen Iran's defense capabilities in order to be ready to retaliate against the enemies of the state.
The military doctrine of the Islamic Republic states, that the armed potential of the country serves exclusively defensive purposes.
Tehran has made significant progress in recent years in the development of reconnaissance and combat drones.. Iranian military says, that the country is among the world's leading manufacturers of UAVs.
military officials say, that Tehran is self-sufficient in the creation of drones, from their fuselage to various subsystems and engines, adding, that the country's armed forces are equipped and ready to carry out any operations and missions with various types of drones.
Iranian officials have repeatedly stressed, that the country, without hesitation, build up its military potential, including an arsenal of its missiles and drones, which are entirely designed for defense, and that Iran's defense capabilities will never be negotiated. Author:The same Mikhail
