Iranian Army Air Force Is at the Highest Level of Readiness

The Commander of the Army Air Force said: This force is fully prepared and will give a firm and decisive response in the event of any aggressive action.

News ID: 87386

Date: 10 February 2026 - 11:45

TEHRAN (Defapress) - On the sidelines of a meeting with a group of foreign military attachés residing in Tehran, Brigadier General Pilot Bahman Behmard, Commander of the Army Air Force, stated in a group of reporters: The great experience of the 12-day imposed war helped us to restore our combat capability based on new threats. Today, I can assure the dear people of Iran and our friends around the world that the Air Force is fully prepared and will give a firm and decisive response in the event of any aggressive action.

Referring to the pivotal role of the Iranian Army Air Force in the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Brigadier General Pilot Behmard continued: The Air Force paved the way for the victory of the revolution with the epic of Bahman 19 (February 8). This force has always been active in the diplomatic and defense arena, and today, on the occasion of the anniversary of Bahman 19 (February 8), we hosted foreign military attachés residing in Tehran to show that we do not seek war, but we stand firm against any aggression and will give a firm response.

The Commander of the Army Air Force also stated about the drone capability of this force: The origin of drones in the country is the Army Air Force, and drone expertise is understood in this force. Today, our suicide, reconnaissance, and air patrol drones are at the highest level of readiness, and we are best prepared to carry out any mission.

In response to the Defapress correspondent, he emphasized using the experiences of the 12-day imposed war to increase the capabilities of the Army Air Force: The experiences of this war have been updated and practiced today. The Air Force is extremely prepared, especially in the field of drones, and if necessary, it will give an appropriate response to any aggressor.

In conclusion, referring to the continuous presence of the Air Force in the sky of the country, Brigadier General Pilot Behmard said: Our pilots and operators conduct air patrols with drones and manned aircraft around the clock to maintain the security and tranquility of the people. It is a great honor that the Air Force has an active and continuous presence in the sky of the homeland in peace and war.