Iran launches new cruise missile production line
12:45, 8 March 2010
BAKU. March 8. KAZINFORM. On Sunday, Iran launched a new production line of highly accurate, short range cruise missiles capable of evading radar; Kazinform refers to Today.Az.
The missile can be launched from the surface but would eventually be modified to be fired from helicopters and submarines, he said.
Iran frequently makes announcements about new advances in military technology that cannot be independently verified.
Iran began a military self-sufficiency program in 1992, under which it produces a large range of weapons, including tanks, medium range missiles, jet fighters and torpedoes; Kazinform cites Today.Az.