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Iranian Navy Showcases New Fire-Control Systems, Simulators

Sputnik News

17:51 29.11.2016(updated 18:24 29.11.2016)

The Iranian Navy unveiled new simulation systems for training of personnel and a plan for production of Mark 46 torpedo components, Iranian media reported Tuesday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The projects on display at the Navy's headquarters in Tehran included a fire-control system with weapons for missile vessels, two systems simulating serious damages to a boat and one for the training of survival skills at sea, the Tasnim news agency reported.

The Iranian Navy also reportedly showed a water-filled test facility and a Sea Shield radar system.

Iran has been increasing its naval presence in the recent years to secure naval routes and protect merchant vessels and oil tankers.

© Sputnik



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