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Iran launches "locally made" submarine
Iran's navy launched on Wednesday a new domestically made Ghadir-class light submarine in the waters of the Gulf which was outfitted with the latest The light class submarine enjoys high maneuverability, including the latest combat weaponry and technology, Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Habiballah Sayyari told Iran's news channel Al-Alem. Iran's defense capabilities should not be considered a threat to gulf states, but only for defense purposes, Sayyari said. The Iranian commander also emphasized the need for his country to secure Hermuz strait, expressing delight to any kind of cooperation with the Arab gulf states regarding the issue. According to foreign military experts, Iran's inventory of submarines patrolling Gulf waters includes at least three Russian-built Kilo-class diesel submarines. Posted by: Seafarious 2007-11-29 |
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