Friday, November 29, 2013

Iran Expands It's Submarine Fleet

A model of the Iranian Fateh-class submarine.

Iran Launches New Submarine Class -- USNI

Iran has launched a new class of indigenous submarine, according to a Tuesday report in Jane’s Defence Weekly.

One of the suspected Fateh-class of indigenously built submarines was spotted in the water near the Bostanu Shipyard near the Strait of Hormuz on Oct. 27, according to the report.

A second submarine appears to be under construction at the Bandar Anzali Naval Base on the Caspian Sea as of Sept. 27.

Jane’s supposition is based on satellite photographs taken over Bostanu and Bandar Anzail.

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More News On Iran's Submarine Fleet

Iran launches new submarine class -- Janes 360
Report: Satellite Imagery Shows Iran Launching Biggest Submarine Yet in Persian Gulf -- Algemeiner
DM: Iran to Launch New Submarine to Boost Naval Capabilities in High Seas -- FARS News Agency (Iran)
Report: Iran launches largest submarine in its fleet -- Israel Hayom
Iranian Navy Dispatches Heavy-Class Submarine to High Seas in East Asia -- FARS News Agency (Iran)
Iran sends Submarine to Sri Lanka -- Daily Mirror
Iran Deploys Submarine to India & Sri Lanka -- The Diplomat
Gulf Navies Seek Solutions to Iran Midget Sub Threat -- Defense News

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