Iranian air defense
How many air defense systems does Iran have? - explainer
Iran has seemingly focused on gaining a large quantity of defense systems - but it is unclear if any are actually effective.
Gallant: Iran's attack was aggressive, our response will be a deadly surprise
Iran's Defense Ministry tours test flight base for new aircraft - analysis
Understanding Iran’s claims about testing a new ballistic missile - analysis
Explosions heard in Karaj, Iran, air defenses activated - report
Video reportedly from the scene shared on social media showed Iranian air defense batteries firing towards unseen targets.
Syria, Iran deploy increased air defenses near Damascus - report
Air defense supplied by and through Iran were reportedly brought to the area to deter Israel from conducting airstrikes in Damascus.
Did Iran copy Israeli missiles for its drone production? - analysis
A Ukrainian report claiming that Iran copied Israel's Spike anti-missile tank and put it on a drone has been circulating in Iran - exactly how Iran wants.
Iran says it is major defense industry power - is it true? - analysis
While it is true Iran has made impressive advances, Raisi is trying to show that his administration is able to get around the sanctions and improve Iran’s standing.
Iran tests Zuljanah satellite launcher for second time
It will be critical to learn how successful the launch was, something that was not fully clear from the video, though the satellite was seen traveling for an extended period and then blowing up.
Iran unveils a new fighter jet
The fighter jet called Kowsar was fully domestic made, capable of carrying various weapons, and will be used for short aerial support missions.
2018 Global defense spending to hit post-Cold War high of $1.67 trillion
Iran slightly outspends Israel, both dwarfed by Saudi Arabia