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Iranian army announces production of biggest destroyer, modern submarine

TAHRAN, April 10 (KUNA)-- Iranian Army commander General Atqollah Salehe said Friday the Islamic Republic planned to intensify production of modern fighters.
Salehe, quoted by Iran's Fars news agency, said the Iranian people would see the largest and "most destructive" submarine in the region, affirming Tehran's success in its deterrence against foreign threats.
General Salehe announced the holding of an exhibition of the ground forces to display achievements of the troops.
With the new year, he added, Iran would produce modern jet fighters, and that Tehran has programs to manufacture submarines and underwater equipment to be added to Iran's satellite. (end) ha.hai KUNA 102042 Apr 09NNNN