Iranian Ministry of Defense spokesman, Brigadier General Talaei, announced an increase in the production capacity of defensive weapons by 2.55 times, stressing the readiness of the armed forces to respond firmly to any potential attack and develop more modern military equipment.
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These statements come within the framework of Iran's strategy to enhance its defense capabilities by engaging the private sector and developing new military technologies.
The Iranian Tasnim news agency quoted the spokesman as saying that the production capabilities of defensive weapons had reached a level 2.55 times higher than it was before the war.
According to a ministry spokesman, the production of certain types of weapons with the participation of the private sector has increased more than three-fold.
Brigadier General Talaei added: “If the enemy wants to repeat and test his miscalculations again, he will face more modern weapons and equipment and will receive a tougher response.”
The spokesman stressed that "Iran's response to any new aggression and evils will inflict more severe defeats on the enemy. We have identified enemy sites that can be targeted by the armed forces in the event of repeated aggression and aggression."
These statements reflect Iran's keenness to send decisive deterrence messages to its opponents, led by the United States, by showcasing the qualitative leap in its military manufacturing capabilities, which has doubled thanks to the involvement of the private sector and the development of more modern weapons.
Through this speech, the Islamic Republic confirms its full readiness to repel any potential confrontation, and to direct harsher and more surprising responses to any party that misestimates its current military strength.

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