Iran latest military news

Here are some of the latest military news and developments from Iran:

Recent Developments:

  1. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launches ballistic missile attack on US-led coalition forces in Iraq: On January 28, 2022, the IRGC launched a ballistic missile attack on US-led coalition forces in Iraq, in response to the US drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.
  2. Iran tests new cruise missile: On February 2, 2022, Iran tested a new cruise missile, dubbed the "Houmeh", which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
  3. Iran's Navy conducts drills in the Gulf of Oman: On February 10, 2022, Iran's Navy conducted drills in the Gulf of Oman, including the launch of anti-ship missiles and the deployment of naval vessels.
  4. Iran's Air Force receives new fighter jets: On February 15, 2022, Iran's Air Force received a new batch of fighter jets, including the F-5 and F-7, which were purchased from Russia.
  5. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducts drills in the Strait of Hormuz: On February 22, 2022, the IRGC conducted drills in the Strait of Hormuz, including the launch of anti-ship missiles and the deployment of naval vessels.

Ongoing Military Projects:

  1. Development of the Fateh-313 missile: Iran is developing a new ballistic missile, the Fateh-313, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and has a range of over 1,000 kilometers.
  2. Development of the Kowsar fighter jet: Iran is developing a new fighter jet, the Kowsar, which is designed to be a domestic alternative to the F-5 and F-7 fighter jets.
  3. Development of the Zolfaghar cruise missile: Iran is developing a new cruise missile, the Zolfaghar, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and has a range of over 300 kilometers.

Military Budget:

  1. Iran's military budget increases by 15%: In 2022, Iran's military budget increased by 15% to $15.5 billion, according to the Iranian Defense Ministry.
  2. Iran allocates $1.5 billion for military modernization: In 2022, Iran allocated $1.5 billion for military modernization, including the purchase of new fighter jets, tanks, and other military equipment.

International Relations:

  1. Iran and Russia sign military cooperation agreement: In 2022, Iran and Russia signed a military cooperation agreement, which includes the sale of Russian military equipment to Iran and the joint development of new military technologies.
  2. Iran and China sign military cooperation agreement: In 2022, Iran and China signed a military cooperation agreement, which includes the sale of Chinese military equipment to Iran and the joint development of new military technologies.

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available sources and may not be up-to-date or accurate.