28 September 2013 Military News

Iran unveils indigenous combat drone IRNA 28 Sep 2013 -- Commander of the Armys Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan unveiled an indigenous combat drone Yaser here on Saturday.
Iran starts to mass-produce home-made UAV, unveils air- launched missiles People's Daily 28 Sep 2013 -- Iran has started to mass-produce a home-made unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and unveiled domestically manufactured air-launched missiles during 'Sacred Defense Week' which began on Sunday, marking the 33rd anniversary of the Iran- Iraq war.
Iran starts to mass-produce home-made UAV, unveils air- launched missiles People's Daily 28 Sep 2013 -- Iran has started to mass-produce the indigenously developed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Shahed 129, Press TV reported Friday.
Iran Army unveils latest indigenous drone, Yasir Iran Press TV 28 Sep 2013 -- The Iranian Army's Ground Forces has unveiled a new indigenous combat drone, dubbed Yasir, in a ceremony attended by senior military officials.
Iran builds new indigenous UAV dubbed Ra'ad 85 Iran Press TV 28 Sep 2013 -- Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan announces the production of a new indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Shipyard Chief to Be Sacked After Submarine Fire RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2013 -- The director of a Far Eastern shipyard, where a nuclear submarine recently caught fire during maintenance operations, will lose his post next week.
Defense Minister Unveils Russia's Wartime Plan RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2013 -- The Russian defense minister unveiled Russia's wartime plan on Friday, saying that private and state companies should be ready to provide the Russian armed forces with everything they need in case of a military conflict.

Upcoming Constituent Assembly polls vital for Nepal's peace process, UN told UN News Centre 28 Sep 2013 -- Nepal has made the necessary preparations to hold Constituent Assembly elections this November, its representative said at the United Nations today, adding that the polls will be vital for moving forward with the democratic process in the post-conflict nation.
UN officials speak out against attack targeting Malian armed forces UN News Centre 28 Sep 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his sadness over an attack in Timbuktu, Mali, that led to the death and injury of several people and which was condemned by his top envoy in the country.
United Arab Emirates, at UN, demands restoration of sovereignty over Persian Gulf islands UN News Centre 28 Sep 2013 -- From the rostrum of the United Nations General Assembly, the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewed his country's demand for the restoration of sovereignty over three islands in the Persian Gulf region.

Obama acknowledged Iran's nuclear rights in his phone call, President IRNA 28 Sep 2013 -- President Hassan Rohani said that the US President Barack Obama acknowledged Iran's nuclear rights during his phone conversation with him.
Rohani Returns To Mixed Welcome After Historic Chat With Obama RFE/RL 28 Sep 2013 -- Iran's President Hassan Rohani has returned to a mixed reception in Tehran after his historic phone call with U.S. President Barack Obama.
Not All Iranians Pleased by Rouhani-Obama Contact VOA 28 Sep 2013 -- Hundreds of Iranians have turned out to welcome President Hassan Rouhani home following his historic telephone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama.

Egypt's transitional government to end next spring, Foreign Minister says in UN speech UN News Centre 28 Sep 2013 -- Egypt's Foreign Minister told the United Nations General Assembly that the transition that has been in place since the removal of Mohamed Morsy in July should end by next spring, following the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections.
Senior UN officials pledge Organization's support to Central Asian region UN News Centre 28 Sep 2013 -- Top United Nations officials today pledged the Organization's ongoing support to preventive diplomacy to assist the Central Asian region in tackling persistent and emerging challenges more effectively, with Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson spotlighting terrorism and extremism, poverty, human rights, and environmental issues as areas of special concern.

Yemeni Minister says country's political process on track, but assistance needed to combat terrorism UN News Centre 28 Sep 2013 -- While Yemen is forging ahead with its political process and its national dialogue, the country's Minister for Foreign Affairs told the United Nations General Assembly today that donors should fulfil their pledges so further gains can be made in securing broader development and combating terrorism.

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