Most modern submarines to join Iran Navy

TEHRAN: Amid efforts to tighten naval security in the country’s southern coasts, the most modern domestically-built Fateh (Conqueror) submarines will join Iranian Navy in the near future. The 600-ton Fateh is among semi-heavy submarines belonging to Iran’s Army which will probably been used to carry out coastal missions along with other submarines, including Ghadir, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. The submarine is equipped with state-of-the-art defensive and offensive weaponries such as torpedoes and marine mines. It can operate more than 200 meters below the sea surface for near five weeks. In August 2010, four domestic-made Ghadir class mini submarines joined the Iranian Navy which are capable of launching torpedoes as well as precision targeting. The Ghadir submarine was first unveiled in 2007. The 120-ton vessel has excellent shallow depth performance, and can carry out long-term coastal missions. The Iranian fleet currently has 11 Ghadir submarines. In recent years, Iran has made important breakthroughs in its defence sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems. The Islamic Republic has repeatedly assured that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that Tehran’s defence doctrine is based on deterrence only. agencies

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