Iran’s army tests new military hardware
By Sara Rajabova
Iranian army has put to the test domestically manufactured military achievements.
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) tested new domestically designed and manufactured military hardware, including a high-explosive mine, a sniper rifle and triple-barrel cannon on September 28, Press TV reported.
The IRGC Ground Forces tested a remote-controlled roadside mine, dubbed "Ramait," which is capable of destroying an armored column within a radius of 100-150 meters with high precision.
Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour hailed the capabilities of the Ramait roadside mine and said its mass-production would begin on September 29.
Meanwhile, the rotating three-barreled cannon, named "Asefeh," also was tested during the ceremony. The 23mm-caliber cannon, which can fire 900 rounds per minute, could be used to target intruding cruise missiles and low-altitude flying objects.
The IRGC Ground Forces also conducted a test on the "Fateh" sniper rifle which is capable of firing 5.56-mm bullets.
In recent years, Iran has taken great strides in defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.
Recently, it put on display its first home-made fighter drone equipped with air defense missiles. Iran has also unveiled various home-made drones so far including Ababil, Fotros, Hazem, Karrar (long range attack drone), Mohajer, Sarir, Shahed 129, Yasir and Zohal.
Earlier this month, Iran also unveiled two indigenous state-of-the-art radar systems dubbed Arash-2 and Kayhan, which can detect stealth aircraft and long-distance targets.
Iran has also conducted several military drills to enhance the defense capabilities of its armed forces and to test modern military tactics and equipment.
Since 1992, Iran has manufactured its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, missiles, radars, boats, submarines and fighter planes. Tehran has frequently announced that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.