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Iran's IRGC reveals new military systems, equipment during ceremony

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 5 Aug 2023 15:20
3 Min Read

The Iranian Revolution Guard Corps Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri says the new locally developed systems and equipment represent a “major and effective step” in expanding IRGC Navy's capabilities.

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  • IRC unveils new systems and equipment during a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on August 5, 2023. (Mizan News Agency)
    IRC unveils new systems and equipment during a ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on August 5, 2023. (Mizan News Agency)

The IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami, IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri and a number of top commanders attended a ceremony for the Iranian Revolution Guard Corps revealing hundreds of newly received strategic systems and equipment.

The new systems and equipement have been developed and produced in Iran through the efforts of local scientists and experts of the Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO), serving as a subsidiary for the Iranian Defense Ministry, the Marine Industries Organization, the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) as reported by Press TV.

The new locally developed weapons included several kinds of reconnaissance and combat drones, armored command and logistics vehicles, surveillance systems, along with electronic warfare systems.

The IRGC Navy also received several hundred cruise and ballistic missiles with ranges between 300 and 1,000 kilometers, as well as a variety of cruise missile launcher trucks, radar, and command equipment.

During the event, Rear Admiral Tangsiri affirmed that the new equipement were a “major and effective step” in expanding IRGC Navy's capabilities.

Tangsiri further underscored that the missiles were equipped with AI technologies and can be instantly prepared for launch, and can target the enemy's warfare systems as well as hit designated targets from multiple directions.

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In turn, the new drones, according to the commander, can be utilized in electronic warfare circumstances, can explode mobile targets, and can hit maritime targets with incredible precision. They also have a longer flight endurance and are loaded with larger and heavier explosives.

Iranian MiG-29 warfare simulator goes into operation

Iran announced, on July 9, that the MiG-29 fighter jets' simulator system is now operationally ready and would soon be distributed to air bases throughout the country.

During a ceremony at the Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University in Tehran, Iranian army commander-in-chief Major-General Abdolrahim Mousavi revealed that the simulator had undergone successful testing and would be handed over to bases equipped with MiG-29 aircraft.

The army chief also emphasized that the simulator would play a crucial role in enhancing the Air Force's combat capabilities. Additionally, he mentioned that defense researchers at the Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University had developed electronic warfare simulators for other aircraft models, such as the F-4 and Sukhoi Su-24.

Iran has made notable strides in its military sector in recent years, making advancements in various weapons systems, including fighter jets, missiles, helicopters, and drones.

During the National Army Day parade in April, Iran showcased a significant portion of its defense arsenal, including its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets.

The MiG-29, initially introduced in 1985, is a twin-engine, single-seat fighter jet primarily used for ground attacks. Iran received its first shipment of these aircraft in the early 1990s.

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