Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami-Nia, the spokesperson for Iran’s army, stated that Tehran's air defence capabilities are now “higher” than in February, when the war started. He told Tasnim news agency that new equipment has been introduced into combat units, several American drones have been shot down in recent weeks, and new operational and equipment plans have been developed and implemented. Akrami-Nia also noted joint exercises with the IRGC air force to improve coordination.