TEHRAN – Iran has reached such a high level of expertise in the defense industry that major world powers are willing to acquire its achievements, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Muhammad Hussein Baqeri said.
In a message congratulating the defense minister on the National Defense Industry Day, Major General Baqeri said the local defense industry has made remarkable progress under the pressure of sanctions and threats from regional and extra-regional enemies.
The top general said Iran’s numerous achievements and products, including modern, smart and effectual military systems used by the ground, naval, aerial, aerospace, missile, drone and cyber defense units, have elevated the components of the country’s power and strengthened its deterrent power.
Not only have such military advances deterred the enemies from making any miscalculation in dealing with Iran, but they have also made major world powers look for obtaining the Islamic Republic’s defense industry achievements, he added.
The commander also pointed to the future threats, calling on the Defense Ministry to proceed with the processes for self-sufficiency in all fields and enhance the country’s defense and military power by