Iran Launches New Warship and Military Assets
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Synopsis
Iran's armed forces have unveiled a new warship, the Martyr Rais Ali Delvari, along with various domestically produced military equipment. This includes speedboats with anti-ship capabilities and advanced missile systems, showcasing the country's military advancements amid ongoing Western sanctions.
Key Takeaways
- Iran unveils new warship Martyr Rais Ali Delvari.
- IRGC Navy receives new military hardware despite sanctions.
- Warship has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.
- Speedboats capable of 110 knots unveiled.
- New missile systems and drones showcased.
Tehran, Feb 27 (NationPress) The armed forces of Iran have introduced a newly constructed warship alongside various pieces of indigenous military equipment during two distinct events on Thursday, as per reports from local media.
The warship, named Martyr Rais Ali Delvari, was delivered to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy at a ceremony held in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. This event was attended by IRGC Chief Commander Hossein Salami, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA).
This vessel boasts a sailing endurance of 5,000 nautical miles (approximately 9,260 km) and possesses the capability to launch missiles with an operational range of 750 km, the report detailed.
During the event, the IRGC Navy also revealed a selection of speedboats armed with anti-ship cruise missiles, which can achieve speeds of 110 knots (over 203 km/h), as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Salami commended the swift advancement and deployment of locally manufactured military hardware, highlighting that these developments occurred despite Western sanctions.
Just last week, Iran had showcased its newly developed missiles, drones, artillery, and air defense systems.
This equipment was presented during the second phase of the IRGC Ground Force's 'Great Prophet 19' exercise in southwestern Iran, which was attended by Mohammad Baqeri, the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.
Among the systems unveiled were the BM-450 ballistic missile (with a 200 km range), the Fat'h-360 short-range satellite-guided tactical ballistic missile, the Fajr-5 long-range missile, smart precision-guided 122 mm rockets, and the short-range Majid air defense system, as reported by IRNA.
New drone models included the Mohajer-10 and Mohajer-6 strategic drones featuring upgraded engines, along with various kamikaze UAVs such as Golaleh, Dalahoo, and Shahoo destroyer drones.
Earlier this month, Iran unveiled three new homegrown satellites in the capital Tehran to celebrate National Space Technology Day.
Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the nation aims to conduct two space launches in the upcoming weeks, prior to the conclusion of the current Iranian calendar year on March 20.
On September 27, 2024, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force successfully placed the indigenous imaging satellite Nour-3 into orbit.
