Mehrdad Akhlaqi, the nominee for Iran's defense minister, has presented a comprehensive plan to the parliament aimed at modernizing the nation's military. His strategy focuses on enhancing domestic weapons manufacturing, upgrading existing defense systems, and strengthening cyber infrastructure through specific six-month and 22-month implementation timelines. Akhlaqi emphasized the necessity of integrating private sector expertise and knowledge-based firms to bolster industrial capacity and research efficiency. High-ranking officials from the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps have supported this direction, highlighting that indigenous technological development is vital for maintaining deterrence against regional threats. The proposed agenda prioritizes advancements in missile capabilities, air defense, and ground combat equipment. Ultimately, the ministry intends to align military requirements with national scientific resources to ensure combat readiness and a robust response capability in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Source : Tehran Times
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