News- Middle East: The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force has received a range of military hardware, including super heavy tank transporters, tactical vehicles and cutting-edge audio surveillance systems, designed and developed by Iranian experts.

The handover ceremony was attended by Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, the commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force, Brigadier General Nozar Ne’mati, the deputy commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force and other high-ranking military officials in the capital Tehran on Thursday.

The newly inducted military equipment included semi-heavy, heavy and super heavy military vehicles, super heavy strategic tank transporters, and armored vehicles in four different classes.

Super heavy military vehicles are among the key components of enhanced mobility of the Iranian Army's Ground Force. The power of mobility constitutes a core element to build up military prowess.

Also on Thursday, the Iranian Army Ground Force received tactical vehicles, various unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced audio surveillance devices.

Iranian military experts and engineers have in recent years made remarkable breakthroughs in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient.

Iranian officials have repeatedly underscored that the country will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities, including its missile power, which are entirely meant for defense, and that Iran’s defense capabilities will never be subject to negotiation.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has repeatedly called for efforts to maintain and expand Iran’s defense capabilities.

Source: Press TV