Iran will modernize its local weapons

TEHRAN – Iran's ground forces are embarking on a comprehensive plan to modernize and modernize their arsenal using cutting-edge technologies developed in the country, according to a top commander.

During a recent inspection of a mechanized brigade base in southeastern Iran, Land Forces Commander Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari highlighted the close collaboration between military and academic institutions to exploit cutting-edge technologies effectively.

Stressing the need to integrate modern technologies into Army operations, General Heidari highlighted ongoing efforts to design and produce weapons at the forefront of technological advancements.

He outlined the force's strategic approach to acquire precision weapons capable of long-range strikes, equipped with intelligent features and seamlessly integrated with network systems to improve operational effectiveness.

General Heidari added that the deployment of modern weapons aims to ensure rapid and decisive responses to any potential threats or hostile actions targeting Iran's borders.

In a meeting with senior military officials in 2023, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Revolution and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, called for continued improvement in readiness in all areas military, highlighting the persistent nature of external threats.

Ayatollah Khamenei also stressed that maintaining strong military preparedness serves as a deterrent against adversaries and called for continued vigilance against hostile elements plotting against Iran's security and sovereignty.

Iran has become a pioneer in the development and production of various weapons after four decades of vigorous efforts in the face of heavy Western sanctions. The country's vast and sophisticated arsenal of drones and missiles has particularly attracted the attention of buyers around the world. Reports suggest that Iranian-made weapons are now present in Asia, Africa, South America and even Europe.

Tehran's mid-April attack on Israeli positions in the occupied territory once again showed the West Asian country's progress in military manufacturing. Iranian drones and weapons successfully hit and destroyed their targets after passing through Israel's three-layer defense shield and avoiding fire from American, French, British and Jordanian forces in the area.