Beyond Su-35s: The Russian Helicopters And Missile Systems Iran Might Soon Acquire
The growing military cooperation between Russia and Iran may soon see Tehran acquire more advanced Russian weaponry beyond Su-35s.
Iran to supply China with 15,000 drones, official says
Iran is emerging as a major player in the field of military drones. Having supplied Russia with at least 1,700 UAVs for the war in Ukraine, it has now been disclosed that China is in the “queue” to receive up to 15,000 Iranian drones
Iranian drone kills American national, wounds US soldiers in Syria | Pentagon hits back with strikes
A U.S. contractor was killed, another injured along with five U.S. soldiers in Syria after a drone “of Iranian origin” struck a coalition base. In retaliation, the Pentagon said that the U.S. military carried out “precision strikes” on “facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran’s IRGC.
Iran defense minister launches assembly line of indigenous Yasin training jet
Underscoring its growing defence sector, Iran launched a production line for its new upgraded Yasin jet trainer, which can also be used in Close Air Support
World welcomes Iran-Saudi detente as Israel feels ‘fatal blow’
After years of mutual hostility, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic ties. Perhaps the most significant thing about the accord, in our view, is the fact that it was brokered by China; not the U.S.
Official: Iran bought Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jets from Russia
Confirming the sale of Russian Su-35 fighters to Iran, it has now been suggested that the planes will be stationed at a secret underground air base, Eagle 44.
Iran producing ballistic missiles capable of hitting moving marine targets: Top general
Actually, most of Iran’s naval missiles can hit moving targets. What makes this, as yet unnamed, missile different is that it can hit targets at a speed of Mach 8 at a distance of 1,500 kilometers (932 miles)
Su-35s Would ‘Hunt Down’ Returning Israeli Fighters: Iranian Expert Talks On Possible Strike On Nuclear Facility After S-400 Delivery
As Israel eyes the prospect of neutralising Tehran’s nuclear facilities BEFORE Tehran acquires more advanced weapons with which to defend them, calls for an IDF strike are likely to grow louder
Iran Confirms Acquiring 24 Sukhoi Su-35 Fighters From Russia; Jets To Arrive During Iranian Year In March
IF Iran does indeed take delivery of Su-35s it will represent a significant upgrade for Iran’s aging air force. It may even prompt an Israeli strike BEFORE the planes can be delivered and the pilots trained. This may explain Teheran’s ambivalence on the reported deal: to confuse potential adversaries while the Iranian Air Force trains pilots and takes delivery of the planes
Israel fears Russia will supply S-400s to Iran – report
The prospect of Tehran obtaining S-400 systems would speed up the decision on a possible Israeli and/or U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites. It would take less than two years for the system to be operational once delivered
CIA director says Russia is offering to help Iran’s advanced missile program in exchange for military aid
CIA Director William Burns warns that cooperation between Iran and Russia is “moving at a pretty fast clip in a very dangerous direction right now.”
Iran’s two new homegrown air defense systems successfully destroy targets in military drills
Over the past few decades, Iran has invested much effort to develop its indigenous air defences because it knows that air strikes are the likely means by which its arch-enemies will strike