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Iran's missile industry 'more homegrown than Persian carpets', IRGC adviser says

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In short

Iranian military leadership has publicly asserted complete self-sufficiency within the nation's missile manufacturing sector. Brigadier General Ali Bilali, a senior adviser to the IRGC Aerospace Force command, highlighted that the industry is fully reliant on domestic production and local resources. This level of maturity demonstrates Tehran's claim of independent technological strength during heightened friction across the region.

Key points

  • Iranian military leadership claims full technological independence from outside defense s…: Iranian military leadership claims full technological independence from outside defense suppliers and foreign resources.
  • The domestic missile industry has reached a mature stage capable of sustaining itself ent…: The domestic missile industry has reached a mature stage capable of sustaining itself entirely internally.
  • Tehran is actively highlighting its independent military capabilities amid broader tensio…: Tehran is actively highlighting its independent military capabilities amid broader tensions throughout the region.

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Iran's missile industry 'more homegrown than Persian carpets', IRGC adviser says

10 November 2026 07:29 GMT

A senior adviser to the command of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force indicated that Tehran's missile industry is self-sufficient and is able to rely on its own domestic production and resources.

Brigadier General Ali Bilali said the missile industry was now "more homegrown than Persian carpets", adding that the industry had reached a level of maturity where it can continue based on domestic capabilities.

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