29 Mar 2024
Tuesday 12 January 2021 - 20:44
Story Code : 387035

New warships to join Iranian Navys southern fleet

New warships to join Iranian Navys southern fleet

The Iranian Navys fleet in the Sea of Oman will take delivery of a new homegrown helicopter carrier as well as a missile-launching warship.







The homegrown missile-launching corvette would enhance the Navys combat capabilities in the countrys southern waters.

Zereh (meaning Armor in Persian)missile launcher is one of the countrys powerful vessels with high speed and maneuverability. It is equipped with advanced automatic missiles and artillery.

The vessel is categorized in Irans Paykan-class rocket launching warships, all components of which have been manufactured by the Iranian Navys experts. The warship has passed all its coastal and maritime tests and is fully prepared to embark on missions.

The Iranian Navy will also unveil a helicopter carrier dubbed Makran that has been developed by Iranian experts of the Navy.

The warship will the naval fleet of the southern coasts at the order of Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Bagheri.

According to Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, other vessels in the same class will be produced in the coming years.

In recent years, Irans naval forces have increased their presence in high seas to secure naval routes and protect vessels against pirate attacks.

The Iranian Navy dispatches flotillas, involving homegrown naval gear, to the international waters on a routine basis.

 


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