TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Wednesday unveiled plans for the coming into service of a new submarine.

“Good things are going to happen in the future in the field of manufacturing military equipment, and a new submarine will join the Navy,” Sayyari told the Tasnim News Agency on Wednesday.

Earlier on Tuesday, Sayyari told the Mehr news agency that Iran is determined to boost its naval deterrence and defense power.

In December 2014, the commander had unveiled plans for testing a new submarine, dubbed Fateh (meaning conqueror). The commander had described Fateh as one of the most advanced submarines of the country and the region.

The 527-ton Fateh is said to be highly mobile with the capability to cruise fast and far in deep waters. It is also capable of firing torpedoes and laying mines.

In recent years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and has attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.

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