Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister says the Islamic Republic plans to enhance its exports of military equipment in the next Iranian calendar year (starting March 21, 2012).

In line with Tehran’s comprehensive plan to enhance its economic growth, the defense ministry has made enormous strides to make a quantum leap in the exports of military equipment, Brigadier General Majid Bokaei said on Saturday.

In this regard, Iran will have close interactions with its neighboring and friendly countries, the Iranian military official added, Press TV reported.