Fateh submarine to join Navy fleet early December: Commander
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Aug 18, IRNA -- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Monday that the indigenous Fateh (Conqueror) submarine will join the Navy fleet in early December.
Speaking in a local gathering, Sayyari underscored that Iran has attained the technology for manufacturing submarine in the past 20 years.
In recent years, Iran has made major breakthrough in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military hardware and systems.
Iran has so far launched different classes of indigenous advanced submarines including Fateh, Ghadir, Qaem, Nahang, Tareq and Sina.
Iran says its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.
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