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Iran shows off new cruise missile
TEHRAN: Iran’s president claimed on Tuesday the country’s military can cripple enemies on their own ground as Tehran put a new Iranian-made cruise missile on display, the latest addition to the nation’s growing arsenal.
It's almost as tall as Short Round...
The state TV reported that the new missile, showcased at a ceremony in Tehran, is designed for sea-based targets, with a range of 124 miles (200 kilometers) and is capable of destroying a warship. The TV said it can travel at low altitudes and has a lighter weight and smaller dimensions.

“The best deterrence is that the enemy does not dare to invade,” President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said during the ceremony. As he spoke, the TV showed footage of the weapon, dubbed “Ghader,” or “Capable” in Farsi.

“The enemy should be crippled on its own ground and not over the skies of Tehran,” said Ahmadinejad.

Iran has an array of short and medium range ballistic missiles capable of hitting targets in the region, including Israel and US military bases in the Gulf. In 2010, Tehran displayed other Iranian-made cruise missiles but with a shorter range.

Also on display Tuesday was a new Iranian-made torpedo, dubbed “Valfajar,” or “Dawn” in Farsi.

Iran frequently makes laughable announcements about new advances in military technology that cannot be independently verified.
Posted by: Steve White 2011-08-24
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