Iran Defence Minister Says Tehran is Enhancing Missile Capabilities, Unveils New Jet Fighter

August 21, 2018

Al Bawaba News:

Iran’s defense minister has hailed the country’s military achievements, announcing plans to unveil a new fighter jet this week and continue enhancing missile capabilities.

Brigadier General Amir Hatami said in a live TV program on Saturday that the fighter jet would fly on Wednesday, which marks Iran’s Defense Industry Day.

“Our focus has been on priorities, with the top priority being the missile issue,” he said. “We are in a good position in this field, but we need to develop it.”

Hatami further touched on the recent unveiling of precision-guided ‘Fateh Mobin’ missile, stressing that Iranian missiles are good in terms of diversity and thus most attention has been paid to their agility, anti-radar capability, high precision and sustainability in different environmental conditions.

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