Iran's Acting Defense Minister Says Ministry Pursuing New Technologies to Boost Deterrence
Official cites use of specialized human resources, including women, in defense sector development, according to IRNA.

Iran's acting defense minister said the Ministry of Defense is working to develop new technologies and strengthen the country's deterrence capabilities, according to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
The minister stated that the ministry aims to achieve these goals by utilizing the full capacity of the country's human resources, with particular emphasis on specialized women contributing to the sector, IRNA reported.
The report did not provide further details on specific technologies or timelines associated with the stated goals.
IRNA did not name the acting defense minister in the excerpt provided, nor did it specify the venue or context in which the remarks were made.
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