TEHRAN
(FNA)- The Iranian Defense Ministry started supplying large numbers of
‘Qiyam (Rise) 1’ high-precision ballistic missiles to the Aerospace
Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday.
The
new missiles were supplied to the IRGC in a ceremony attended by
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi and Commander of
the IRGC Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh.
Addressing
the ceremony, Vahidi said that mass-production of Qiyam 1 missiles
indicates Tehran’s self-sufficiency in producing different types of
missiles.
Referring to the detailed features and specifications
of the newly mass-produced ballistic missile, Vahidi said that Qiyam 1
is the country’s first finless missile.
The minister added that the very special design of the missile makes its detection by radars and air defense systems difficult.
He said that omission of the fins from the design has increased the velocity of the missile and shortened the launch time.
Iran had earlier announced that it plans to unveil a number of newly-manufactured home-made ballistic missiles late in May.
Speaking
to reporters on Wednesday, Vahidi had said a number of new defense
products, “including some vessels, ballistic missiles and new
ammunitions will come into use on the occasion of Khorramshahr
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