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TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Navy plans to increase the
operational range of its missiles, specially by increasing portability
of its missile systems.

Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Gholam-Reza
Khadem Biqam said that the decision is part of the Navy's broader
efforts to boost Iran's naval missile capabilities.

"Given the extensive presence and deployment of the Navy in Iran's
water borders, promotion of our missile capabilities is a must. The job
has already been done this year and we have developed different types of
missile capabilities," the commander noted.

Referring to Iran's plan for boosting coast-to-sea missile systems,
"There are several ways to safeguard our territories and promotion of
our coastal systems is not the only way. We can use portable missile
systems in a bid to increase the operational range of our missiles as
well."

Admiral Biqam further said that the Navy has equipped all its combat fleets and units with missile systems.

In January, Iran's Defense Ministry supplied a number of newly
developed anti-ship coastal cruise missile systems to the country's Navy
as part of the country's broader plan for enhancing its defense
capabilities.

The new coast-to-sea missile systems were officially transferred to
the country's Navy in a ceremon... >>>