Iran reports 21% defense industry growth in 2012 August 21, 2012 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced Tuesday, Aug 21 that the number of military products manufactured by the Iranian Defense Ministry has witnessed a 21% growth in 2012. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion of the National Day of the Defense Industry, Vahidi said that defense products in Iran are “unique in terms of quantity and variety, irrespective of all the pressures and restrictions imposed against Iran in the global market.” "We registered a 21% growth in production, 178% increase in technology and inventions, 286% growth in academic projects and a 138% boost in the number of the industrial projects which have been accomplished," Vahidi said. Earlier in the day, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled new achievements in Iran's defense industry, including the fourth generation of Fateh 110 missile, Bonian 4 marine engine, Armita space test laboratory, Aras tactical vehicle, Vafa mortar-launcher, and Shahed navigation system.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
