As recently reported by state media, the Iranian Navy plans to improve the capability of its Sabalan frigate, a decades-old system dating back to the 1960s. The Sabalan is one of three Alphand-class ships in Iran’s possession.Which was built in the United Kingdom before the Islamic Revolution in 1979. It is expected that more cruise missiles will be installed, bringing the number of frigates equipped in this class to 12.
The news was officially announced by Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during a press conference. The media considers this announcement to be significant due to the few operational units operated by the Iranian Navy.
In addition, in an effort to expand its maritime range and capabilities, Iran has sent ships to Russia, and recently made a round-the-world trip to demonstrate its power, with the frigate Sabalan playing a key role. During this mission, the frigate covered about 13,000 kilometers in 40 days, sailing from Asia through the Strait of Malacca to the South China Sea and stopping in places such as Sri Lanka and the Bay of Bengal.
It is worth noting that Iran has carried out various missions in recent years, including in the Caspian Sea, and has continued to improve its naval capabilities by adding cruise missiles to many of its ships. In addition, it has developed special ground-based cruise missile systems that can identify terrain features, determine altitudes and navigate.
at the moment, The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are equipped with a variety of anti-ship cruise missiles with a range of 10 to 1,000 kilometers. These missiles were designed and produced by the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Support and are capable of targeting various targets in the maritime environment.
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