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Iran Launches New Cruise Missile Production Line

At a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi, Iran launched a production line of new cruise missiles: the Nasr 1. According to Vahidi, this is a short-range missile launched from the ground, but it is capable of destroying a sea vessel of up to three tons. He added that, in the near future, the missile will also be adapted for launching from helicopters and submarines.

Source: ILNA (Iran), March 7, 2010

Image from Iranian TV (Iran), March 7, 2010

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