Tehran has unveiled upgrades to six weapons including a more accurate short-range missile and a more powerful naval engine, according to Iranian media reports, in what appears to be its latest response to international pressure over its nuclear programme.
Iranian media has aired footage of the unveiling of upgrades to six weapons, including a more accurate short-range missile and a more powerful naval engine.
The hardware was presented at a ceremony marking Defence Industry Day and was attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi.
President Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that Iran‘s military advances are purely for defensive purposes and should not be taken as a threat, but said they would dissuade world powers from imposing their will on Iran.
Among the upgrades was a fourth generation of the Fateh-110 missile, which boasts a range of about 180 miles.
A more powerful, 5,000-horsepower sea-borne engine, the Bonyan-4, was also presented, according to Fars news agency. A previous version had 1,000 horsepower, the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) said.
Source: The Telegraph