Iran to build new generation of fighter jets April 30, 2012 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A senior commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said the country plans to build a new generation of the indigenous Saeqeh (Thunderbolt) fighter jets with enhanced radar systems and smart munitions, according to Fars News Agency. "The improvement of the systems of the Saeqeh fighter jets is constantly underway by Iranian experts," IRIAF Deputy Commander for Coordination Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said. He added that the IRIAF also plans to increase the range of missiles, upgrade air-to-air missiles, boost the range of radars, and update aircraft electronic systems in cooperation with Iran's Defense Ministry. The military commander further stated that the IRIAF would hold different maneuvers during the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20) to display its capabilities.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
