Apr 17, 2011, 6:47 PM

Iran starts mass production of new tank and personnel carrier

TEHRAN, April 16 (MNA) – Iran has started mass production of a new version of Zoulfaghar tank and Sayyad personnel carrier, Brigadier General Mohammad Mahmoudi said on Sunday.

Mahmoudi said the latest and most advanced military equipment, which were manufactured by the Defense Ministry, will go on display on the National Army Day (the 29th of the Iranian calendar month of Farvardin).

He also said the country’s artilleries and personnel equipment have been upgraded.

The officer stated the Armed Forces’ radar and anti-missile systems as well as equipment used in electronic warfare have been enhanced.

In addition, Rear Admiral Farhad Amiri of the Navy said on Sunday that a 500-ton submarine will join the Navy fleet in the near future.

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