Iran has added new equipment to its military, particularly in air defense, Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminía said in a report published on July 26, 2026. He said the armed forces used the recent ceasefire period to rebuild and strengthen their military capabilities, with a particular focus on air defense.

Akraminía said damaged systems that could be repaired had been restored to service. He also said newly acquired equipment had been incorporated into the army's operational structure, which he claimed had increased Iran's air defense capability many times over.

The spokesman described the three-month ceasefire as a major opportunity for defense planning, especially in the air defense sector. He said Iran's armed forces were fully prepared for any situation. Akraminía also said the United States had failed to achieve its objectives in what he described as an aggressive war against Iran.