Tehran - Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi on Sunday inaugurated a new production line for short-range missiles designed to destroy targets at sea, state television reported.
Terming the Nasr (Victory) 1 missile as 'sophisticated,' the minister said the missile could be fired from coastal areas and ships.
The general added that, after some technical modifications, the new missile could also be launched from helicopters and submarines.
The missile, which can destroy targets weighing up to 3,000 tons and evade radar, was developed exclusively by Iranians, he stressed.
The missile will be delivered to the Iranian navy and the Revolutionary Guards' naval forces and will considerably increase Iran's defence capabilities at sea, Vahidi was quoted by the TV as saying.
Iran is strengthening its military capabilities due to mounting international pressure against its disputed nuclear program.
In February, Iran launched its first home-made destroyer, Jamaran. The 15,000-ton multi-mission warship is equipped with modern radars and electronic warfare capabilities.
Tehran has frequently warned that it would use its missiles to retaliate against strategic sites if Israel carries out threats to bomb Iranian nuclear sites.
The main Western - and especially Israeli - concern are the Iranian medium-range missiles Shahab and Sejil, as they would be able to hit any part of the Jewish state.
No comments:
Post a Comment