Iran to unveil new achievements in defense sector on Thurs.

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian defense minister announced on Wednesday that the latest achievements in defense sector will be unveiled on Thursday in ceremony with participation of President Hassan Rouhani.

News ID: 81821

Date: 19 August 2020 - 14:13

Making the announcement on the sidelines of the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said "Today, a report on the status quo of Iran's defense industry was submitted to the government."

In a Thursday ceremony which will attended by President Rouhani the latest achievements in the defense sector will be unveiled, he added.

As the minister informed, a production line and an exhibition will be inaugurated tomorrow.

"The production line for 'Owj' jet engine of Kosar fighter jets will be unveiled," he said.

"A 4th-generation turbojet engine, which is lightweight, will also be unveiled," Hatami added.

"The homegrown engine, installed on modern drones, can be regarded as a major improvement in this sector, he said.

During the said exhibition, as he said, various Iranian drones will be showcased.

He also informed that two missile-related products will also be unveiled on Thursday.

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