JAKARTA - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani reiterated his country's determination to increase defense and improve the capabilities of the Armed Forces in various fields.
He said that in the launch ceremony the latest version of the domestically produced Khorramshahr ballistic missile, on Thursday.
"Steps to strengthen the Armed Forces in the fields of missiles, drones, radar, and other areas will continue to be carried out," he said, quoted from Tasnim on May 26.
"Such a launch ceremony will continue to be held in the defense sector," continued Brigadier General Ashtiani.
On the occasion he also said the message to Iran's enemy was that the country's armed forces were determined to defend the country and reach the revolution.
"And the message to friends is the determination of the state to help improve peace and stability in the region," he added.
The fourth generation of Khoramshahr medium-range missile launched yesterday was named Kheibar. It was also a ceremony marking the 41st anniversary of the liberation of the southwestern city of Khorramshahr.
The extended missile range, advanced guidance and control systems and enhanced structural features further strengthen Iran's status as a formidable missile force.
Kheibar is one of the most advanced missiles designed by experts from the Aerospace Industry Organization of the Ministry of Defense.
The liquid-fuel missile has a range of 2,000 kilometers, while the warhead it carries reaches 1,500 kilograms, with impressive strategic and tactical capabilities.
It is known, the Khorramshahr class missile family is known for its unique guidance and control system during the mid-flight phase.
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