The commander of the Iranian Air Force says the Islamic Republic is self-sufficient in producing the aircraft equipment it needs.

The difference between the armed forces' last parade (on Saturday) with the previous ones is that all the military machinery had been manufactured on Iran's soil, Brigadier General Ahmad Miqani said.

Miqani added that the military's use of domestically-manufactured equipment to such extent illustrates the determination of Iran's armed forces in achieving self-sufficiency in all areas.

The commander enumerated the production of radar systems, automatic cannons, anti-aircraft weapons and fighter planes as the army's achievements, adding that the armed forces are reviewing the most recent developments in the world and will implement other projects in the near future.

Miqani also called the domestically-produced fighter jet Saeqeh an advanced piece of technology with excellent missile and radar capabilities.

Saeqeh is a new generation of 'Azarakhsh' fighters.

The modern fighter has been developed by the Air Force and aeronautics industry.

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