2023-12-25 11:00:46
Iran Expanding Naval Arsenal, Acquires Cruise Missiles and Reconnaissance Helicopters
Iran’s navy has acquired cruise missiles with a range of 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) and reconnaissance helicopters, state media reported yesterday, Reuters reported. The report that Iran is increasing its naval armament comes shortly after the US accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean.
“The Taleih cruise missile has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers. It is a smart missile that can change targets during a mission,” state media quoted Iranian Navy Chief Shahram Irani as saying.
Iran is expanding its naval arsenal. The Navy is being upgraded to include surveillance helicopters, drones and marine cruise missiles. The new weapons and cops are designed and manufactured by Iran’s defense industry.
Although Iran sometimes exaggerates its defense capabilities, Western military experts say Iranian-made missiles and drones are a key component of Tehran’s military hardware.
Iran’s allies in Yemen have been busy disrupting shipping in the Red Sea with rocket attacks since the October 7 attack by Hamas. Iran drone attack on chemical tank It also indicates that the Indian Ocean shipping lane is becoming unsafe. As Iran continues to expand its weapons stockpile – especially its navy – the Middle East will become increasingly tense.
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