Iran unveils new defensive arsenal

President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday unveiled a number of defense achievements, including Iran’s first ever domestic jet trainer ‘Kawthar’, and anti-ship cruise missile ‘Nasir’.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited an exhibition of two years of defense achievements at Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) in affiliation with the Ministry of Defense on Saturday.

During the ceremony, the President unveiled the country’s first ever domestic jet trainer ‘Kawthar’, tactical UAV ‘Mohajer 6’, anti-ship cruise missile ‘Nasir’, and air-to-air missile ‘Fakour’.

President Rouhani also issued an order for the commence of taxiing and preparation of test flights of stealth fighter aircraft ‘IAIO Qaher-313’ and the delivery of 20 overhauled helicopters to the Armed Forces.