DUBAI, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Iran on Tuesday revealed an underground air force base, called "Eagle 44" and the first of its kind large enough to house fighter jets, the official IRNA news agency said.

It's not clear when the jets will arrive, but Iran has long sought them to boost its aging air force. Even without new Russian jets, Iran may be able to gain an aerial edge over its neighbors.

The regular army includes both the ground forces, navy, air force, and air defense force that is in charge of Iran’s anti-aircraft missiles. The IRGC also has a ground force and navy ...

On Feb. 7, Iran unveiled a new underground Air Force base called “Eagle 44” in a slick propaganda video.On the wall was a clue hiding in plain sight: a poster with silhouettes of fighter jets ...

Two Yak-130 combat trainers are currently in Iran’s 8th Tactical Air Force Base near Isfahan. Images of the first Yak-130 Mitten aircraft for the IRIAF (Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force ...

Speaking in his visit to Shahid Hosseini Airbase in Birjand, South Khorasan Province on Friday, he noted that the two new achievements of the Iranian Air Force will be unveiled in very near future.

Iran's air force has received a batch of advanced Russian combat trainer jets to "improve the training and combat capability of the air force," local media reported Saturday. "A number of Yak-130 ...

Emphasizing their dedication to the cause of the Islamic Revolution, the commander asserted that the youth within the Air Force remain steadfastly committed to safeguarding Iran against external ...