NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran reports the construction of its first naval
destroyer.Iranian officials said the Defense Ministry and navy have completed
construction of the destroyer, termed Moje. They said the destroyer will
soon be introduced into service.The completion of the destroyer is said to mark the greatest achievement
for Iran's defense industries. Iran has manufactured such platforms as
patrol crafts and mini-submarines based on Chinese and North Korean
technology.Iranian deputy naval commander Adm. Massoud Sarikhani said the destroyer
will have advanced subsystems that will enable it to conduct offensive and
defensive missions. Sarikhani said the Moje will have capabilities in
anti-submarine warfare and air defense.
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