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'''Iran's military industry''' manufactures and exports various types of arms and military equipment.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2022/09/01/2767761/top-world-powers-using-iranian-arms-irgc-chief | title=Top World Powers Using Iranian Arms: IRGC Chief - Politics news }}</ref> Iran's military industry, under the command of [[Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran)|Iran's Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics]], is composed of the following main components:<ref name=IW>{{cite web|url=http://www.iranwatch.org/iranian-entities/iran-electronics-industries-iei |title=Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) &#124; Iran Watch |access-date=2015-04-08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122221108/http://www.iranwatch.org/iranian-entities/iran-electronics-industries-iei |archive-date=2016-11-22 }}</ref>
'''Iran's military industry''' has taken great strides in the past 25 years, and now manufactures many types of sophisticated arms and equipment. Iranian officials say that, as of 2006, Iran had exported weapons to 57 countries, including [[NATO]] members, <ref>[http://www.iribnews.ir/Full_en.asp?news_id=190718&n=32]</ref><ref>[http://www.iribnews.ir/Full_en.asp?news_id=220656&n=12]</ref>. They also say the country sold $100 million worth of military equipment in 2003. <ref>[http://www.irna.ir/en/news/view/menu-234/0504180977155424.htm]</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
[[image:Shafaq.jpg|thumb|right|Shafaq [[jetfighter]]]]
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[[image:Misagh.jpg|thumb|right|Misagh 2 [[MANPAD]]]]
! Organization !! Field of activity
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| [[Iran Electronics Industries]] || Electronics, communications, e-warfare, radars, satellites, etc.
|-
| [[Defense Industries Organization]] || Tanks, rockets, bombs, guns, armored vehicles, etc.
|-
| [[Aerospace Industries Organization]] || Guided missiles systems, etc.
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| [[Aviation Industries Organization]]|| Aircraft, UAV, helicopters, etc.
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|[[Marine Industries Organization]] || Ships, hovercraft, submarines, etc.
|}

Security of Telecommunication and Information Technology (STI) is also part of the Iranian defense industry.<ref name=IW/>


==History==
==History==
{{see also|List of military equipment manufactured in Iran}}
Iran's military industry was born under the last [[Shah of Iran]], [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]]. In assembly lines established by American firms such as [[Bell]], [[Litton Industries|Litton]] and [[Northrop]], Iranian workers put together airplanes, helicopters, guided missiles, electronic components and tanks. <ref>[http://english.daralhayat.com/opinion/commentators/06-2006/Article-20060616-dcfab30e-c0a8-10ed-00c7-f1a5dbdb0907/story.html]</ref>


In 1973, the [[Iran Electronics Industries (IEI)]] was founded to organize efforts to assemble and repair foreign-delivered weapons. <ref>[http://www.ieicorp.com/about.htm][http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788_1789.html]</ref> All of Iran's weapons before the [[Islamic revolution]] were imported from the United States and Europe. Between 1971 and 1975, the [[Shah]] went on a buying spree, ordering $8 billion in weapons from the [[United States]] alone. This alarmed the [[United States Congress]], which strengthened a 1968 law on arms exports in 1976 and renamed it the Arms Export Control Act. Still, the United States continued to sell large amounts of weapons to Iran until the 1979 [[Islamic Revolution]]. <ref>[http://www.cdi.org/adm/736/transcript.html]</ref>
Iran's military industry was born under the last [[Pahlavi dynasty|Shah of Iran]], [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]]. In 1973, the [[Iran Electronics Industries (IEI)]] was founded to organize efforts to assemble and repair foreign-delivered weapons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ieicorp.com/about.htm |title=Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) |access-date=2008-07-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071019052158/http://www.ieicorp.com/about.htm |archive-date=2007-10-19 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788_1789.html |title=Nuclear Threat Initiative |work=NTI: Nuclear Threat Initiative |access-date=11 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618194613/http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788_1789.html |archive-date=18 June 2009 }}</ref> Most of Iran's weapons before the [[Islamic revolution]] were imported from the United States and Europe. Between 1971 and 1975, the [[Shah]] went on a buying spree, ordering $8 billion in weapons from the [[United States]] alone. This alarmed the [[United States Congress]], which strengthened a 1968 law on arms exports in 1976 and renamed it the Arms Export Control Act. Still, the United States continued to sell large amounts of weapons to Iran until the 1979 [[Islamic Revolution]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdi.org/adm/736/transcript.html |title=A Code of Conduct for Weapons Sales Video Transcript |publisher=Cdi.org |access-date=2012-02-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060308213420/http://www.cdi.org/adm/736/transcript.html |archive-date=2006-03-08 }}</ref>
[[image:Fajr-3.jpg|thumb|right|Fajr-3 [[MIRV]]]]


In [[1977]], the Iranian Defense Industries Organization began to work on missiles jointly with [[Israel]] in [[Project Flower]] and requested a joint missile development program with the [[United States]] which was rejected.<ref>[http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788_1789.html
In 1977, the Iranian [[Defense Industries Organization]] began to work on missiles jointly with [[Israel]] in [[Project Flower]] and requested a joint missile development program with the [[United States]] which was rejected.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788_1789.html |title=NTI:Missile Chronology: 1960-1984 |work=NTI: Nuclear Threat Initiative |access-date=11 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618194613/http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/1788_1789.html |archive-date=18 June 2009 }}</ref>
In 1979, the country took the first step into manufacturing by reverse engineering [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] [[RPG-7]], [[BM21]], and [[SA-7]] missiles.
NTI:Missile Chronology: 1960-1984]</ref>
In 1979, the country took the first step into manufacturing by reverse engineering [[Soviet]] [[RPG-7]], [[BM21]], and [[SAM-7]] missiles.


After the [[Islamic revolution]] and the start of the [[Iran–Iraq War]], economic sanctions and an international arms embargo led by the [[United States]] coupled with a high demand for military hardware forced Iran to rely on its domestic arms industry for repair and spare parts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20041103.aspx |title=Procurement: November 3, 2004 |publisher=Strategypage.com |date=2004-11-03 |access-date=2012-02-06}}</ref> The [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]] was put in charge of re-organising the domestic military industry. Under their command Iran's military industry was dramatically expanded, and with the [[Ministry of Defence (Iran)|Ministry of Defence]] pouring capital into the missile industry, Iran soon had an arsenal of missiles.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20060623144907/http://english.daralhayat.com/opinion/commentators/06-2006/Article-20060616-dcfab30e-c0a8-10ed-00c7-f1a5dbdb0907/story.html Dar Al Hayat]}}</ref>
[[Image:Panha2091_1.jpg|thumb|right|Panha 2091]]
After the [[Islamic revolution]] and the start of the [[Iran-Iraq War]], economic sanctions and an international arms embargo led by the [[United States]] coupled with a high demand for military hardware forced Iran to rely on its domestic arms industry for repair and spare parts. <ref>[http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20041103.aspx]</ref> The [[Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps]] was put in charge of re-organising the domestic military industry. Under their command Iran's military industry was dramatically expanded, and with the [[Ministry of Defence]] pouring capital into the missile industry, Iran soon had an arsenal of missiles. <ref>[http://english.daralhayat.com/opinion/commentators/06-2006/Article-20060616-dcfab30e-c0a8-10ed-00c7-f1a5dbdb0907/story.html]</ref>


Since 1993, it also has produced its own tanks, armoured personnel carriers, missiles, a submarine and a fighter plane.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/iran-launches-production-of-stealth-sub |title=Iran Launches Production of Stealth Sub |publisher=Fox News |date=2011-11-30 |access-date=2012-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208071646/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,156160,00.html |archive-date=2011-02-08 |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Defense production ==
[[Image:Kosar.jpg|thumb|right|[[Kowsar]] missile]]
[[Image:boraq.jpg|thumb|right|[[Boragh]] Armored Personel carrier]]
[[Image:KH-2002.jpg|thumb|right|Iranian designed [[Khaybar KH2002]]]]
The following list consists of weapons systems that Iran claims to manufacture domestically.


In 2007, following events in [[Iran's Nuclear Program]], the [[United Nations]] Security Council placed [[sanctions against Iran|sanctions on Iran]] forbidding it from exporting any form of weapons.<ref>The Washington Post (November 15, 2007): "[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/content/article/2007/11/15/pm-iran15.html?hpid=topnews IAEA: Iran Providing 'Diminishing' Information on Its Nuclear Program]", By Robin Wright </ref> Despite these sanctions, Iran sold some military equipment to countries such as [[Sudan]], [[Syria]] and [[North Korea]]. Iran was also unable to import military equipment such as [[S-300 (missile)|S-300]] from Russia and went on to build its own substitute dubbed as [[Bavar 373]].{{Cn|date=January 2021}}
====Aircraft====
*[[Azarakhsh]] - one-seat fighter aircraft, and combat capable trainer. <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/azarakhsh.htm GlobalSecurity.org] Azarakhsh (Lightning)</ref><ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/tazarv.htm] GlobalSecurity.org - Tazarv (Eagle) / Thunder / Tondar / Dorna / Dorneh</ref><ref>[http://www.payvand.com/news/00/may/1098.html] Payvand - Iranian Air Force Highly Equipped</ref>
*[[Sa'eqeh|Saegheh 80]] - fighter aircraft. <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/saeqeh.htm]</ref> [[F-5 Freedom Fighter|F-5e]] modified with twin vertical tail surface. An alternative designation for this aircraft is '[[Owaz]]'.<ref>http://www.pakistanidefenceforum.com/lofiversion/index.php/t57959.html</ref> Still in prototype stage.
*[[Shafaq]] - advanced light fighter/trainer. <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/shafaq.htm]</ref>
*Iran 140 - copy of Soviet [[Antonov An-140]] <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/iran-140.htm]</ref>
*Parasto - propeller-driven training aircraft. Reverse engineered [[Beechcraft Bonanza|Beech F33 Bonanza]]. <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/tazarv.htm] GlobalSecurity.org - Tazarv (Eagle) / Thunder / Tondar / Dorna / Dorneh</ref><ref>[http://www.payvand.com/news/00/may/1098.html] Payvand - Iranian Air Force Highly Equipped</ref><ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/parastu.htm] GlobalSecurity.org - Parastu</ref>
*[[Dorna (aircraft)|Dorna]] - training aircraft <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/tazarv.htm] GlobalSecurity.org - Tazarv (Eagle) / Thunder / Tondar / Dorna / Dorneh</ref><ref>[http://www.payvand.com/news/00/may/1098.html] Payvand - Iranian Air Force Highly Equipped</ref>
*[[Dorna (aircraft)|JT2-2 Tazarv]] - third generation of the [[Dorna (aircraft)|Dorna]] mentioned above. <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/tazarv.htm] GlobalSecurity.org - Tazarv (Eagle) / Thunder / Tondar / Dorna / Dorneh</ref> Still in prototype stage.
*[[Panha 2091]] - a reverse engineered and upgraded copy of U.S. [[AH-1 Cobra]]. <ref>[http://www.janes.com/defence/air_forces/news/jdw/jdw010827_1_n.shtml]</ref>
*[[Panha 2061|Shabaviz 2061]] - a reverse-engineered and upgraded copy of U.S. [[Bell 206|Bell 206 JetRanger]]. <ref>[http://www.janes.com/defence/air_forces/news/jdw/jdw010827_1_n.shtml]</ref>
*[[Panha Shabaviz 2-75|Shabaviz 275]] - a reverse-engineered and upgraded copy of U.S. [[Bell 205]]. <ref>[http://www.janes.com/defence/air_forces/news/jdw/jdw010827_1_n.shtml]</ref>


On 2 November 2012, Iran's Brigadier General Hassan Seifi reported that the Iranian Army had achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment, and that the abilities of Iranian scientists have enabled the country to make significant progress in this field. He was quoted saying, "Unlike Western countries which hide their new weapons and munitions from all, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army is not afraid of displaying its latest military achievements and all countries must become aware of Iran's progress in producing weaponry."<ref>[http://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry/iran_reported_that_irans_army_has_achieved_self-sufficiency_in_producing_military_equipment_0511123.html Iran reports that Iran's Army has achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108034357/http://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2012_new_army_military_defence_industry/iran_reported_that_irans_army_has_achieved_self-sufficiency_in_producing_military_equipment_0511123.html |date=November 8, 2012 }} - Armyrecognition.com, November 5, 2012</ref> As of 2016, the Defence Ministry is collaborating with more than 3150 national firms as well as 92 universities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.mehrnews.com/news/119107/Military-to-develop-maritime-cruise-missile-soon |title=Military to develop maritime cruise missile soon - Mehr News Agency |date=21 August 2016 |access-date=2016-08-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910210210/http://en.mehrnews.com/news/119107/Military-to-develop-maritime-cruise-missile-soon |archive-date=2016-09-10 }}</ref>
====Unmanned aerial vehicles====
* [[Ababil]] <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/ababil.htm]</ref>
* [[Mohajer|Mohajer I/II/III/IV]] <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/mohajer.htm]</ref>


Iran’s Defense Ministry claimed that it has begun manufacturing air defense laser cannons on 16 November 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mass Production of Laser Cannons Starts in Iran |url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2019/11/16/2141345/mass-production-of-laser-cannons-starts-in-iran |website=tasnimnews}}</ref> On September 03, 2020, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General [[Amir Hatami]] said his country is capable of manufacturing more than 38,000 military equipment and hardware parts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Iran Self-Reliant in Producing over 38,000 Military Gear Parts: Defense Minister |url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/09/03/2340936/iran-self-reliant-in-producing-over-38-000-military-gear-parts-defense-minister |website=tasnimnews}}</ref> In February 2023, Iran reported that had tripled its military products exports in 2022 while its self sufficiency in military needs had reached 93%.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/0208/145571653/detail.shtml | title=ЦАМТО / / Иран в 2022 году втрое увеличил экспорт вооружений }}</ref> Iranian Defense Minister [[Mohammad Reza Ashtiani]] claimed in March 2024 an increase of 4 to 5 times in defense exports without specifying details.<ref>{{cite web | title=Iran’s Defense Minister Highlights Self-Sufficiency in Drone Engine Production | website=Tasnim News Agency | date=2024-03-13 | url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2024/03/13/3054463/iran-s-defense-minister-highlights-self-sufficiency-in-drone-engine-production | ref={{sfnref | Tasnim News Agency | 2024}} | access-date=2024-03-18}}</ref>
====Aircraft upgrades and components====
* Iran claims to have upgraded its [[US]]-made [[F-4]], [[F-5]], and [[F-14]] fighter jets, and produced space parts including tires, avionics, and engine components.<ref>http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=2422</ref><ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/simorgh.htm] GlobalSecurity.Org - Simorgh F-5 Upgrade</ref>

=== Missiles ===

====[[Medium-range ballistic missile|Medium range (MRBM)]]====<!-- 1000 KM TO 3000 KM -->
''Medium range missiles are considered to have a range between 1000 and 3000 kilometers.''

*[[Shahab-3]] - strategic MRBM with a range of 2,100 km. copy of [[DPRK]] [[Nodong-1]] <ref>[http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/printer_396.shtml]</ref><ref>[http://www.periscope.ucg.com/mdb-smpl/weapons/missrock/landatk/w0005522.shtml]</ref>

==== [[Short-range ballistic missile|Short range (SRBM)]] ====<!-- 1000 KM OR LESS -->
''Short range missiles are considered to have a range up to 1000 kilometers.''

*[[Shahab-2]] - tactical [[SRBM]] with a range of 750 km copy of Soviet [[Scud|SS-1d/Scud-C]] <ref>http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/iran/missile/shahab-2.htm] FAS: Shahab-2</ref>
*[[Shahab-1]] - tactical [[SRBM]] with a range of 350 km. copy of Soviet [[Scud|SS-1c/Scud-B]] <ref>[http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/iran/missile/shahab-1.htm]</ref>
*[[Fateh-110]] - single-stage solid-propellant SRBM with a range of 200 km
*[[Zelzal-2]] - single-stage solid-propellant SRBM with a range of 200 km <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/iran/zelzal-2.htm]</ref><ref>[http://www.missilethreat.com/missiles/zelzal-1-2-3_iran.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/Iran/Missile/3367_3397.html]</ref>
*[[Fajr-5]] - artillery rocket <ref>[http://www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw060508_1_n.shtml Janes Defence - Fadjr-5 artillery rocket ystem gets new chassis ]</ref>
*[[Fajr-3]] - artillery rocket<ref name="Vital Perspective-Hezbollah-missiles">"In the late 1980s, the North Korean-produced 240mm M-1985 multiple rocket launcher (MRL) was exported to Iran and subsequently produced under license (with minor changes) by Shahid Bagheri Industries as the Fajr-3 (a.k.a., Fadjr-3)." Vital Perspective (2006), [http://vitalperspective.typepad.com/vital_perspective_clarity/2006/07/military_briefi.html "Military Briefing on Hezbollah's Missile Capabilities: Examining the Fajr, Zelzal"]. URL accessed [[2006]]-[[08-02]].</ref><ref name="GlobalSecurity-mrl-iran">"Fajr-3 has the same caliber, range and warhead weight as three known North Korean systems." GlobalSecurity.org (2006), [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/mrl-iran.htm "Iranian Artillery Rockets"]. URL accessed [[2006]]-[[08-02]].</ref>

===== Anti-tank missiles =====
*[[RAAD (missile)|Raad]] - copy of Soviet [[AT-3_Sagger|AT-3 Sagger]] <ref>http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/iran/parchin.htm</ref>
*[[RPG-7]] copy of Soviet RPG-7. Iran is forecast to manufacture 2.88 percent of the worlds RPG-7's by 2014. <ref>[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2005/12/irans-rpg-surprise/index.php]</ref>
*[[Saegheh (Anti Tank Rocket)|Saegheh]] - improved version of the [[RPG-7]] <ref>[http://www.menewsline.com/stories/2005/march/03_01_3.html]</ref>

=====Air-Defence=====
*[[Misagh-2]] copy of Soviet [[SA-7]] <ref>[http://www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw060807_1_n.shtml]</ref>
*[[Misagh-1]] - copy of Chinese [[QW-1 Vanguard]] <ref>[http://www.janes.com/defence/news/jdw/jdw060807_1_n.shtml]</ref>
*Sayyad-1 - copy of [[Chinese military|Chinese]] [[SA-2]]<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/sayyad-1.htm]</ref>
*[[Fajr-27]] - rapid fire cannon <ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,216070,00.html</ref><ref>http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-09/27/content_5145842.htm</ref>

====Bombs====
*[[Qadr]] - copy of U.S. [[Mk_84|Mk 84]] electro-optically guided glide-bomb <ref>http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/qadr.htm</ref>
*Zoobin - copy of U.S. [[M117_bomb|M-117 bomb]] electro-optically guided glide-bomb <ref>http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/qadr.htm</ref>

====Air-to-air missiles====
*Fatter - copy of U.S. [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/zoobin.htm]</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=2422]</ref>
*Sedjil - copy of U.S. [[MIM-23 Hawk]] converted to be carried by aircraft <ref>[http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=2422]</ref>

====Naval missiles====
*Noor - copy of Chinese [[C-802]].<ref>[http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/row/c-802.htm FAS Military Analysis Network - C-802]</ref>
*Tondar - copy of Chinese C-801. Exact production status is unclear and the designation may refer to more than one missile. According to some sources <ref>[China & Iran ancient partners in a post imperial world, John W. Garver pages 166-221]</ref> Iran received blueprints from China in compensation for a scrapped deal to sell the missile under US pressure in the tanker wars. <ref>Duncan Lennox, Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems Issue 44, page 66</ref> <ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/c-801.htm]</ref>
<ref>[China & Iran ancient partners in a post imperial world, John W. Garver pages 166-221]</ref>

====Torpedo====
*[[Hoot (missile)|Hoot]] - A [[supercavitation]] weapon. Some sources have said this is a copy of the [[Russia|Russian]] [[VA-111 Shkval]] although Russian foreign minister [[Sergei Lavrov]] has denied supplying Iran with technological aid and Iranian sources claim it is indigenously developed [http://www.strategycenter.net/research/pubID.109/pub_detail.asp] [http://cns.miis.edu/pubs/other/wmdi060504a.htm] [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,190219,00.html]

===Armored Vehicles===
*[[Zulfiqar MBT]] hybrid of Soviet [[T-72]] and U.S. [[M-60]][http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx]
*[[Tosan]] light battle tank with 90 mm gun [[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/tosan.htm]]
*Safir-74 - copy of Soviet [[T-55]] with indigenous upgrades [http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx]
*T-72S - copy of Soviet [[T-72]] [http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx]
*[[Cobra BMT-2 APC|Cobra BMT-2]] copy of Soviet [[BMP-2]][http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx]
*[[Boragh]] - copy of Soviet [[BMP-1]] with indigenous upgrades [http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx]
*Rakhsh - copy of Soviet [[BRDM]] [http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx]

====Artillery====
* [[Raad 1]]{{fact}}
* [[Raad 2]] <ref>[http://www.diomil.ir/en/veig.aspx]</ref>

=====Small Arms=====
* MPT-9 - Tondar submachine gun - copy of [[MP5]] (H & K licenced production)[http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* [[Khaybar KH2002|KH-2002]] - 5.56mm [[bullpup]] conversion kit for the [[M-16]] [http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2900/2920.htm][http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* S-5.56 - copy of [[M-16]] [http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* KL-7.62 - copy of [[AKM]] (unlicensed knockoff) [http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* G3A6 - copy of [[Heckler & Koch G3|G3]] 7.62 mm (H & K licenced production)[http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* MGA3 - copy of [[MG3]] 7.62 mm (Rheinmetal licenced production) [http://www.diomil.ir/armament/armament.htm] [http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* PKM-T80 - copy of Soviet [[PKM]] [http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* MGD-12.7mm - copy of Soviet [[DShK]] [http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]
* Nakhjir - copy of Soviet [[Dragunov Sniper Rifle|SVD]] [http://www.diomil.ir/en/aig.aspx]


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{portal|Iran}}
*[[Military of Iran]]
*[[Iran's missile forces]]
*[[Industry of Iran]]
*[[Current Equipment of the Iranian Army]]
*[[Iran Aviation Industries Organization]]
*[[Iran Aviation Industries Organization]]
*[[Defense Industries Organization|Defense Industries Organization (DIO)]]
*[[Defense Industries Organization|Defense Industries Organization (DIO)]]
*[[Iran Electronics Industries (IEI)]]
*[[Iran Electronics Industries (IEI)]]

*[[Economy of Iran]]
==Notes==
{{reflist|2}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.iranmilitaryforum.com Iranian Military Pictures & videos]
*[http://www.mindexcenter.ir IRAN Defence Products]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070403232234/http://www.diomil.ir/ Defense Industries Organization]

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090427054153/http://www.ieimil.com/ Iran Electronics Industries]
==Notes==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090216100124/http://aio.ir/ Iranian Aerospace Industries Organization]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110208075224/http://hesaco.com/ Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company]
*[http://www.parstimes.com/defence/ Iran Defence links and news]
*{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20080923101558/http://www.iranmilitaryforum.net/ Iranian Military Pictures & videos]}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120523113726/http://osgeoint.blogspot.com/2011/10/iran-ghadir-submarine-maintenance.html Iranian Submarine Manufacturing]


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Iran's military industry manufactures and exports various types of arms and military equipment.[1] Iran's military industry, under the command of Iran's Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, is composed of the following main components:[2]

Organization Field of activity
Iran Electronics Industries Electronics, communications, e-warfare, radars, satellites, etc.
Defense Industries Organization Tanks, rockets, bombs, guns, armored vehicles, etc.
Aerospace Industries Organization Guided missiles systems, etc.
Aviation Industries Organization Aircraft, UAV, helicopters, etc.
Marine Industries Organization Ships, hovercraft, submarines, etc.

Security of Telecommunication and Information Technology (STI) is also part of the Iranian defense industry.[2]

History

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See also: List of military equipment manufactured in Iran

Iran's military industry was born under the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. In 1973, the Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) was founded to organize efforts to assemble and repair foreign-delivered weapons.[3][4] Most of Iran's weapons before the Islamic revolution were imported from the United States and Europe. Between 1971 and 1975, the Shah went on a buying spree, ordering $8 billion in weapons from the United States alone. This alarmed the United States Congress, which strengthened a 1968 law on arms exports in 1976 and renamed it the Arms Export Control Act. Still, the United States continued to sell large amounts of weapons to Iran until the 1979 Islamic Revolution.[5]

In 1977, the Iranian Defense Industries Organization began to work on missiles jointly with Israel in Project Flower and requested a joint missile development program with the United States which was rejected.[6] In 1979, the country took the first step into manufacturing by reverse engineering Soviet RPG-7, BM21, and SA-7 missiles.

After the Islamic revolution and the start of the Iran–Iraq War, economic sanctions and an international arms embargo led by the United States coupled with a high demand for military hardware forced Iran to rely on its domestic arms industry for repair and spare parts.[7] The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was put in charge of re-organising the domestic military industry. Under their command Iran's military industry was dramatically expanded, and with the Ministry of Defence pouring capital into the missile industry, Iran soon had an arsenal of missiles.[8]

Since 1993, it also has produced its own tanks, armoured personnel carriers, missiles, a submarine and a fighter plane.[9]

In 2007, following events in Iran's Nuclear Program, the United Nations Security Council placed sanctions on Iran forbidding it from exporting any form of weapons.[10] Despite these sanctions, Iran sold some military equipment to countries such as Sudan, Syria and North Korea. Iran was also unable to import military equipment such as S-300 from Russia and went on to build its own substitute dubbed as Bavar 373.[citation needed]

On 2 November 2012, Iran's Brigadier General Hassan Seifi reported that the Iranian Army had achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment, and that the abilities of Iranian scientists have enabled the country to make significant progress in this field. He was quoted saying, "Unlike Western countries which hide their new weapons and munitions from all, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army is not afraid of displaying its latest military achievements and all countries must become aware of Iran's progress in producing weaponry."[11] As of 2016, the Defence Ministry is collaborating with more than 3150 national firms as well as 92 universities.[12]

Iran’s Defense Ministry claimed that it has begun manufacturing air defense laser cannons on 16 November 2019.[13] On September 03, 2020, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said his country is capable of manufacturing more than 38,000 military equipment and hardware parts.[14] In February 2023, Iran reported that had tripled its military products exports in 2022 while its self sufficiency in military needs had reached 93%.[15] Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani claimed in March 2024 an increase of 4 to 5 times in defense exports without specifying details.[16]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Top World Powers Using Iranian Arms: IRGC Chief - Politics news".
  2. ^ a b "Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) | Iran Watch". Archived from the original on 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  3. ^ "Iran Electronics Industries (IEI)". Archived from the original on 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
  4. ^ "Nuclear Threat Initiative". NTI: Nuclear Threat Initiative. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  5. ^ "A Code of Conduct for Weapons Sales Video Transcript". Cdi.org. Archived from the original on 2006-03-08. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  6. ^ "NTI:Missile Chronology: 1960-1984". NTI: Nuclear Threat Initiative. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Procurement: November 3, 2004". Strategypage.com. 2004-11-03. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  8. ^ Dar Al Hayat[usurped]
  9. ^ "Iran Launches Production of Stealth Sub". Fox News. 2011-11-30. Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
  10. ^ The Washington Post (November 15, 2007): "IAEA: Iran Providing 'Diminishing' Information on Its Nuclear Program", By Robin Wright
  11. ^ Iran reports that Iran's Army has achieved self-suffiency in producing military equipment Archived November 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine - Armyrecognition.com, November 5, 2012
  12. ^ "Military to develop maritime cruise missile soon - Mehr News Agency". 21 August 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-09-10. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
  13. ^ "Mass Production of Laser Cannons Starts in Iran". tasnimnews.
  14. ^ "Iran Self-Reliant in Producing over 38,000 Military Gear Parts: Defense Minister". tasnimnews.
  15. ^ "ЦАМТО / / Иран в 2022 году втрое увеличил экспорт вооружений".
  16. ^ "Iran's Defense Minister Highlights Self-Sufficiency in Drone Engine Production". Tasnim News Agency. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
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