The Iranian Army's Chief Commander, Major General Amir Hatemi, stated that the country's indigenous defense industry has integrated with its military's war power, causing enemies to change their calculations and push them towards a political solution.
Why it matters
- Iran's indigenous defense industry has proven its effectiveness in recent wars, becoming a key element of the country's deterrence.
- The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has played a crucial role in meeting the military's needs by producing a wide range of equipment.
- The cooperation between the army and the defense industry has led enemies to accept compromise and political solutions as a sign of national power.
Major General Hatemi emphasized that the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has designed and produced a wide range of defense equipment and systems, strengthening Iran's deterrence power. He noted that these achievements have been demonstrated in real battlefields, making the country's indigenous defense industry a symbol of power.
Why it matters for Turkey: Iran's progress in its indigenous defense industry is a critical development in terms of regional power balances. Especially in the context of recent Israel-Iran tensions and proxy wars in the Middle East, Iran's ability to produce and prove its own weapon systems increases its deterrence, limiting its enemies' military options and raising the cost of potential military interventions, thus strengthening diplomatic solution efforts.
