According to the Islamic Republic News Agency, Brigadier Mohammad Ahadi said, while making remarks on Bavar 373, that military and economic powers are essential for providing national security.
He added that while the country's investment in the defense sphere was smaller than when compared with neighboring states, it was still providing security in the region.
In June, Brigadier Gen. Ali Balali, an official at the Khatam-al Anbia air defense base, said that Bavar 373, will become operational in the near future, as the project is progressing as scheduled.
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