TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Iranian Navy is equipping two destroyers with vertical launch systems (VLS) and is planning to install the system on all frigates in the future, Navy Commander Hossein Khanzadi announced on Saturday. “The operations of installing VLS on Dena and Damavand destroyers are underway, and the systems will be tested in […]
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Iranian Navy is equipping two destroyers with vertical launch systems (VLS) and is planning to install the system on all frigates in the future, Navy Commander Hossein Khanzadi announced on Saturday.
“The operations of installing VLS on Dena and Damavand destroyers are underway, and the systems will be tested in the near future,” Mehr quoted Khanzadi as saying.
Referring to remarks by Leader of the Islamic Revolution who has insisted on enhancing defense capabilities in all areas, including the strategic marine sector, the rear admiral said such developments will not be limited to Damavand and Dena.
“All Navy destroyers will be operating with installing VLS in the future.”
VLS is an advanced system for holding and firing missiles on mobile naval platforms, such as surface ships and submarines.
“The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army is the protector of the country’s territorial integrity and its interests in the seas; therefore, we have so far dispatched 64 fleets to international waters to defend the country’s interests,” Khanzadi said earlier this month.
“In addition to the fleets that made occasional voyages to the region in the past, there are two fleets, 63 and 64, which have a permanent presence in the Red Sea all the way to Suez Canal to provide security for our shipping lines,” the Navy chief explained.
Back in October, an Iranian oil tanker, called the Sabiti oil tanker, came under attacks by two missiles fired from an unknown location in the Red Sea.
- source : tehrantimes, irannews
