Iran to unveil new fighter jet, boost missile power: Minister
Tehran (KNA) - 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.
"We have never sought and will never seek weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons due to our religious beliefs and as stated by Leader of the Islamic Revolution [Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei], but we will not allow a violation of our interests and are looking for peace," he said.
Source: PressTV