Iran reports 21% defense industry growth in 2012 August 21, 2012 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced Tuesday, Aug 21 that the number of military products manufactured by the Iranian Defense Ministry has witnessed a 21% growth in 2012. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion of the National Day of the Defense Industry, Vahidi said that defense products in Iran are “unique in terms of quantity and variety, irrespective of all the pressures and restrictions imposed against Iran in the global market.” "We registered a 21% growth in production, 178% increase in technology and inventions, 286% growth in academic projects and a 138% boost in the number of the industrial projects which have been accomplished," Vahidi said. Earlier in the day, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled new achievements in Iran's defense industry, including the fourth generation of Fateh 110 missile, Bonian 4 marine engine, Armita space test laboratory, Aras tactical vehicle, Vafa mortar-launcher, and Shahed navigation system. Partner news  Top stories Only three senators on the committee - Republican Ron Paul and Democrats Tom Udall and Chris Murphy - opposed the bill. If true, the exclusion of Rafsanjani and Mashaie would leave the presidential race dominated by hardline conservatives. Amy Elliott, chief administrative officer of the Oklahoma medical examiner's office, said 51 were confirmed dead. An Islamist insurgency, once confined largely to the republic of Chechnya, has spread across the North Caucasus in recent years.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia loses to Switzerland at Hungary-hosted football tournament  Armenia’s U 17 football team lost to Switzerland 1:6 at Hungary tournament, with Armenia’s only goal scored by Davit Terteryan.Armenian government files lawsuit against Armavia Finance Minister linked the step with the collection of air taxes. He further noted that lawsuits were filed by other lenders, too.“Harry Potter” 1st edition featuring JK Rowling's notes sells for £30,000 A copy of Roald Dahl's bestselling children's book Matilda, containing new drawings by illustrator Quentin Blake, fetched £30,000.ARFD rep. says Armenia faces tough times Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces. |
