Defense industry of Iran
Iran's military industry manufactures and exports various types of arms and military equipment.
| Organization | Field of activity |
|---|---|
| Iran Electronics Industries | Electronics, communications, e-warfare, radars, satellites, etc. |
| Defense Industries Organization | Tanks, rockets, bombs, guns, armored vehicles, etc. |
| Aerospace Industries Organization | Guided missiles systems, etc. |
Aviation Industries Organization |
Aircraft, UAV, helicopters, etc. |
| Marine Industries Organization | Ships, hovercraft, submarines, etc. |
Security of Telecommunication and Information Technology (STI) is also part of the Iranian defense industry.[2]
History
Iran's military industry was born under the last
In 1977, the Iranian Defense Industries Organization began to work on missiles jointly with Israel in Project Flower and requested a joint missile development program with the United States which was rejected.[6] In 1979, the country took the first step into manufacturing by reverse engineering
After the
Since 1993, it also has produced its own tanks, armoured personnel carriers, missiles, a submarine and a fighter plane.[9]
In 2007, following events in
On 2 November 2012, Iran's Brigadier General Hassan Seifi reported that the Iranian Army had achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment, and that the abilities of Iranian scientists have enabled the country to make significant progress in this field. He was quoted saying, "Unlike Western countries which hide their new weapons and munitions from all, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army is not afraid of displaying its latest military achievements and all countries must become aware of Iran's progress in producing weaponry."[11] As of 2016, the Defence Ministry is collaborating with more than 3150 national firms as well as 92 universities.[12]
Iran’s Defense Ministry claimed that it has begun manufacturing air defense laser cannons on 16 November 2019.
See also
- Industry of Iran
- Iran Aviation Industries Organization
- Defense Industries Organization (DIO)
- Iran Electronics Industries (IEI)
Notes
- ^ "Top World Powers Using Iranian Arms: IRGC Chief - Politics news".
- ^ a b "Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) | Iran Watch". Archived from the original on 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ^ "Iran Electronics Industries (IEI)". Archived from the original on 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ^ "Nuclear Threat Initiative". NTI: Nuclear Threat Initiative. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "A Code of Conduct for Weapons Sales Video Transcript". Cdi.org. Archived from the original on 2006-03-08. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ "NTI:Missile Chronology: 1960-1984". NTI: Nuclear Threat Initiative. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Procurement: November 3, 2004". Strategypage.com. 2004-11-03. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ Dar Al Hayat Archived June 23, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Iran Launches Production of Stealth Sub". Fox News. 2011-11-30. Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ The Washington Post (November 15, 2007): "IAEA: Iran Providing 'Diminishing' Information on Its Nuclear Program", By Robin Wright
- ^ Iran reports that Iran's Army has achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment Archived November 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine - Armyrecognition.com, November 5, 2012
- ^ "Military to develop maritime cruise missile soon - Mehr News Agency". 21 August 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-09-10. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "Mass Production of Laser Cannons Starts in Iran". tasnimnews.
- ^ "Iran Self-Reliant in Producing over 38,000 Military Gear Parts: Defense Minister". tasnimnews.
- ^ "ЦАМТО / / Иран в 2022 году втрое увеличил экспорт вооружений".
- ^ "Iran's Defense Minister Highlights Self-Sufficiency in Drone Engine Production". Tasnim News Agency. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-03-18.