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Shamkhani terms missile industry as main part of Iran`s deterrent power

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Feb 26, IRNA -- Minister of Defense Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani
said here on Saturday that the missile industry was the main part of 
Iran`s deterrent power. 
He made the remarks while he was inspecting an exhibition on the 
latest achievements of Iran`s Aerospace Industries Organization. 
"Today, enemy is enhancing its military capabilities in different 
forms," Shamkhani said, adding that Iran should not consider any 
limitation for production and expansion of its defensive power. 
He referred to the outset of the Iraqi imposed war (1980-88), 
saying that in that time, Iran only used RPGs and gun grenade 
launchers in a bid to defend itself against Iraq`s attacks. 
Iran`s Defense Ministry has relied on modern technology and 
knowledge, Shamkhani said, adding that Iran has set up a power to 
guard the country vigorously. 
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