Iranian air defense

Iran to receive Russian Su-35 fighter jets after US-Iran war ends, IRGC spokesman says - report

While the IRGC spokesperson did not specifically name Russia in the interview, it is the only established manufacturer of Su-35s.

 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.
Armed police officers stand guard on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 28, 2026.

Seventh suspect arrested in London over alleged Iranian-linked plot targeting RAF Fairford

US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump says he doesn't want to 'waste his time' negotiating with Iran after overnight strikes

IDF strikes bridges across Iran.

Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity


Iran says it is major defense industry power - is it true? - analysis

While it is true Iran has made impressive advances, Raisi is trying to show that his administration is able to get around the sanctions and improve Iran’s standing.

 A military tank is seen during an Iranian Army exercise dubbed 'Zulfiqar 1400', in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this picture obtained on November 7, 2021.

Iran tests Zuljanah satellite launcher for second time

It will be critical to learn how successful the launch was, something that was not fully clear from the video, though the satellite was seen traveling for an extended period and then blowing up.

 Test launch of the Zuljanah solid-fuel satellite rocket, February 2021

Iran unveils a new fighter jet

The fighter jet called Kowsar was fully domestic made, capable of carrying various weapons, and will be used for short aerial support missions.

Iran Qaher-313 jet prototype

2018 Global defense spending to hit post-Cold War high of $1.67 trillion

Iran slightly outspends Israel, both dwarfed by Saudi Arabia

Israeli army Merkava tanks churn up dust as they race towards targets during a live-fire exercise