Why it matters:
This exercise demonstrates Iran's indigenous capabilities and self-sufficiency in producing defense weapons and reliance on domestic capacities.
The big picture:
The Islamic Republic of Iran's joint Zolfaqar 1403 exercise is being held as a key event in strengthening Iran's military power, focusing on new technologies and advanced tactics. The exercise is being conducted off the coast of Makran with the participation of the army forces.
What he is saying:
Brigadier General Alireza Sheikh, spokesman for the exercise, considered the use of indigenous equipment and weapons in this major exercise one of its strengths and said, "With the relentless jihad of young scientists and specialists in the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, the Ministry of Defense, knowledge-based companies, and other scientific and research centers of the country today, we are completely dependent on domestic capacities in the field of meeting defense needs.
Key points:
- Firing of the Valfajr war torpedo from the Fateh submarine and oxygen and electric torpedoes from the Tariq and Ghadir submarines
- Launching of the Mark 46 torpedo by the SH helicopter and its successful targeting
- Emphasis on the design and manufacture of Indigenous weapons by Iran's young and elite specialists
Go deeper:
This exercise is not only seen as a demonstration of military power but also a symbol of the continuous efforts of Iranian scientists and specialists in the defense field. Raising national morale and self-confidence in domestic capabilities are among the fruits of conducting such exercises.
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