Iran has recently launched domestically-manufactured electronic, optical and telecommunication systems along with some research projects in line with the country's efforts to beef up its defense capabilities, the local satellite Press TV reported on Monday.

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi told reporters on Monday that nine production lines have been inaugurated, which include those for advanced laser-guided systems of a cannon type, guiding systems of an anti-armor missile, a warning apparatus of a laser defense system meant to protect sensitive and important areas in the country, three advanced radars and a powerful microwave lamp, said the report.

Eight other products including thermal cameras, laser systems, air-defense, and electronic communications for submarines have been delivered to Iran's Armed Forces, Vahidi was quoted as saying.

He also said four research projects in the field of electronic warfare have been completed, which will enter the phase of industrial production in the near future.

The Iranian defense minister said that the achievements would considerably increase Iran's defense powers.

In the past week, Iranian officials announced several military and scientific achievements, including mass production line of naval Zafar (Victory) cruise missile, launch of an observation satellite into orbit, inauguration of an international channel in Spanish and manufacturing of smart laser-guided projectile.

In the past years, it has not been unusual for the Iranian military officials to announce the production or testing military equipment before and during the ceremonies that are held to celebrate the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic revolution from February 1 to 11.

In response to Western sanctions on the country, including the recent U.S. and EU embargo on Iran's oil exports, the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, said Friday that the Islamic republic benefits from the Western sanctions, which helped its domestic potentials to grow.

Referred to the military advancements and nuclear enrichment, the supreme leader said such achievements were made as the Islamic republic came under diverse sanction pressures of the Western countries.