Tehran, April 21 2025 — According to an Iranian military official, their nation’s armed forces have accomplished an important milestone in defense technology and now possess some of the most sophisticated defense systems worldwide.
Brigadier General Mohamad Mehdinejad Nouri, the Deputy chief of Science Research and Technology for Iran Armed Forces General Staff, highlighted Iran’s indigenous advancement of advanced defense capabilities through domestic innovation and self-reliance – placing Iran as one of the leaders of modern military technology.
PressTV One notable development has been the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into weapon systems. Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, Commander of Iran Army Ground Forces, revealed that this army now possesses highly advanced, AI-powered weapons to enhance operational effectiveness and provide strategic advantage during combat scenarios. Some systems remain classified for operational effectiveness or strategic advantage purposes and some remain classified for strategic advantage purposes in some combat situations. Breaking Defense News Agency: Breaking Defense News Agency +3
Iran has made significant advances in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). With the unveiling of Shahid Bahman Bagheri – a retrofitted container ship serving as a drone aircraft carrier – Iran demonstrated their commitment to expanding naval capabilities by using this vessel to launch and recover various drones, such as those potentially developed for stealth fighter projects; signifying an increase in maritime drone operations.
Iranian military officials claim that Iran will soon introduce an upgraded version of their Bavar-373 air defense system, making Iran one of the world’s leading nations when it comes to detecting and neutralizing aerial threats.
Tehran Times These developments come amid ongoing regional tensions and international scrutiny of Iran’s military capabilities. While officials claim these advancements are for defensive purposes aimed at deterring aggression and maintaining national security, their presence has caused concern among other nations regarding Middle Eastern power dynamics.
Iranian Armed Forces continue to emphasize their dedication to self-sufficiency in defense technology, seeing these achievements as proof of Iran’s scientific and military prowess. As Iran advances its military capabilities, international observers closely evaluate their implications for regional stability and global security.