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airshow on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf.The aircraft, which had undergone its test flight on May 2023, was unveiled during the 12th
largest-ever aerospace and aviation industry gathering.The event showcases a diverse array of domestic and international companies, research
institutions, aerospace faculties, and knowledge-based firms, drawing over 300 foreign attendees.Incorporating aerial demonstrations and the
launch of new technologies, the exhibition aims to foster knowledge and technology exchange, while bolstering the country's industrial
framework.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the event, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said the Simorgh aircraft
with international standards and regulations.Authorities say the development of this plane aims to enhance the country's defensive
capabilities.Named after the legendary benevolent bird in Persian mythology, Simorgh represents a significant milestone in Iran's aviation
industry.Designed and crafted by experts at the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), the aircraft is a modified version of
the IrAn-140 turboprop airliner, tailored for both cargo and troop transportation.Significant modifications include enhanced wings and tail
the airshow, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi, highlighted Iran's achievement of
sectors, are exclusively for defense purposes and will remain non-negotiable.Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic
Revolution, has consistently called for the enhancement and expansion of Iran's defense capabilities, while also supporting the greater
involvement of knowledge-based companies in the development of the nation's industrial infrastructure.