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22 Nov 20, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Commander of Iran's Navy Rear Admiral Khanzadi recently held an interview. Key points:

•Dena frigate (pictured) is complete after 13 years of construction
•Iran plans to modify some current warships incl. Dena with VLS

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•The article included new images of Fateh submarine and Damavand 2 warship (under construction)
•Iran plans to equip future larger vessels with VLS and ballistic missiles.
•The 3500 ton Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf) training vessel is planned to be completed in 2 years ImageImage
•Damavand 2 has been built with VLS in mind (suggesting it will be equipped w/ VLS upon completion)
•There are 2 new Fateh-class submarines under construction, w/ a further one planned. This last one will have AIP
•Future heavier submarine classes will carry ballistic missiles
•Iran will begin working on Sina III a follow-up to the Sina-class missile boats, which will be more advanced than its predecessors.
•The navy has no plans to purchase foreign military hardware even though UN sanctions have been lifted.

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