Tehran (IP) - Iran recorded a triple increase in defense exports during the last Iranian year ending March 20, 2023, Defense Minister said.

Iran PressIran news: Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani made the remarks in an address to a gathering of Defense Ministry officials on Saturday.

He stated that Iran recorded a triple increase in exports and an %81 increase in military production during the last Iranian year.

Moreover, the production of non-military commodities and services has doubled, the minister added.

He noted that the Defense Ministry has set a number of targets to boost the production of military and civilian equipment and services, enhance capabilities in the missile, drone, air defense, and electronic warfare industries, and promote defense diplomacy by creating new export capacities.

In comments in late May, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri highlighted the country’s readiness to export defense equipment and share experiences in military and defense fields with friendly countries.

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