Iran plans to equip armed forces with advanced naval cruise missileOctober 29, 2011 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Iranian Defense Ministry plans to equip the country's armed forces with an advanced naval cruise missile in the near future, a senior Iranian official announced on Saturday, October 29, Fars News Agency reported. Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi stressed his ministry's capability to develop new defense equipments and systems, and stated, "One of these achievements whose results will be seen in the next few days is 'Zafar' naval cruise missile which will soon be ready for delivery (to the country's armed forces)." Earlier this month, Vahidi had announced that Tehran would soon unveil a new cruise missile called 'Zafar (Triumph).   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
