Weapons production in Iran, under the responsibility of Mehrdad Akhlaghi, the proposed Minister of Defense, has not only continued but has significantly increased. Brigadier General Reza Talai Nik, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, announced in a special news interview that Akhlaghi's plans have been designed with the approval of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the support of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters.
Mehrdad Akhlaghi's Plans for the Defense Industry
Brigadier General Talai Nik emphasized that Mehrdad Akhlaghi, as one of the top figures in the defense industry, can play an effective role in the leap of industrial production, especially in missile and drone fields. He stressed that the demands of war require that the Minister of Defense be an experienced person knowledgeable about technological issues, similar to Martyr Nasirzadeh and Martyr Shamkhani, who were the founders of strategic industries in the country.
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He also referred to Akhlaghi's plans to improve the livelihoods of military personnel and retired soldiers, stating that these plans have been submitted to the parliament and include various aspects.
Increase in Iran's Production and Defensive Capability
The spokesman for the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics also pointed to Iran's ability to produce quality weapons, stating that after the defeat of the United States and the Zionist regime on the battlefield, the grounds for exporting Iranian weapons are increasing. He emphasized that surplus production will be exported after meeting the needs of the armed forces.
Brigadier General Talai Nik added that the armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any aggression and defend internal security, and the response to the enemy will be stronger than ever. He recalled past successes in various wars and defensive innovations, stating that Iran defeated the world's most advanced technologies using asymmetric defense during the Ramadan War.
Continuity of Weapons Production in Critical Conditions
Brigadier General Talai Nik spoke about Iran's ability to produce weapons, stating that weapons production has not stopped for even a day, and during the war, defensive production has increased 2.5 times. He noted that the localization of the defense industry and the establishment of strategic weapons production in secure areas have guaranteed the country's security against enemy attacks.
He also emphasized that the enemy, due to its dependence on multinational companies and foreign supply chains, is facing a shortage of weapons and ammunition and cannot compete with Iran's production speed.
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