Iran's Ministry of Defense Says Iran Has Produced Over 1,000 Types of Weapons and Equipment

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 25 - According to a report by the Iranian Fars News Agency on the 25th, a spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that thanks to a "completely autonomous, knowledge-based, and uniquely Iranian" approach, Iran has produced over 1,000 types of weaponry, including missiles and drones.

The spokesperson indicated that this production capability is the result of more than 25 years of investment and procurement in Iran's defense industry. Even if some production centers are damaged, the "tangible or intangible" weapon production and supply chain can continue to operate nationwide.

The spokesperson also mentioned that currently, about 9,000 companies are collaborating with the armed forces and the Ministry of Defense in Iran.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
over 1000 types of weapons and equipment
Activity
Iran has produced a wide range of military equipment including missiles and drones
Location
Tehran · Iran
Unit
Iranian Defense Ministry
Time
April 25, 2023
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

Iran's Defense Ministry announced the production of over 1000 types of military equipment, including missiles and drones, as of April 25, 2023. This achievement is attributed to over 25 years of investment in the defense industry. Despite some production centers being damaged, the weapons production and supply chain continue to operate effectively across the country.

Key Facts
  • Iran has produced over 1000 types of weapons and equipment.
  • The production is based on a fully autonomous and knowledge-based approach.
  • Iran's defense industry has benefited from over 25 years of investment and procurement.
  • Approximately 9000 companies are collaborating with the armed forces and the Ministry of Defense.