The Iranian army has announced the accumulation of a massive stockpile of newly developed offensive and defensive weaponry, noting that the high-intensity production of advanced missiles and drones initiated during the recent war is continuing at an accelerated pace, IRNA reports.

Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, the spokesman for Iran’s army, reported the military’s enhanced readiness in an interview with Fars News Agency, signalling a significant leap in the country’s indigenous deterrence capabilities.

Addressing the army’s equipment readiness, General Akraminia confirmed that the domestic production of cutting-edge military hardware never ceased during the 40-day imposed war.