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2023-March-13 16:46IRGC Receives New Vessels Equipped with Laser-Guided Missiles

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Force received new vessels equipped with laser-guided missiles and air defense systems.
New high-speed vessels joined the IRGC Navy, which had a different design from the previous vessels and were equipped with laser-guided missiles instead of rockets.
In addition, a new generation of IRGC speed vessels equipped with anti-ship cruise missiles with a range of 180 km was also unveiled.
In the ceremony, for the first time, the Zolfaghar high-speed boat with the ability to fire 'Nawab' air defense missiles joined the IRGC Navy. Therefore, the IRGC became the first owner of high-speed boats with the ability to carry air defense missiles in the world.
In a relevant development earlier, the supply ship 'Martyr Mahdavi' had joined the IRGC Navy. With a length of 240 meters, the vessel can carry two Mi17 helicopters, various types of drones and high-speed vessels, and is also equipped with anti-ship cruise missiles.