Iran Navy to unveil advanced radar system

The Iranian Navy is to unveil a state-of-the-art phased array radar system this week, says the Navy commander.

The radar system named “Asr” will be demonstrated on Wednesday on the eve of National Navy Day, said Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari.

The top commander also stated that new military vessels and aircraft are planned to enter service at the Navy.

    “The warships ‘Lavan’ and ‘Sirjan’ and missile-launching warships ‘Neizeh’ (Arrow) and ‘Tabarzin’ (Battle Axe), a helicopter and an upgraded hovercraft will join the naval fleet of the Army on Saturday and tomorrow (Sunday),” he said.

The Navy also plans to launch a new phase in the manufacturing of the Sahand destroyer, said Sayyari.

The commander pointed to Iran’s constant presence in international waters and noted that the presence of Iranian naval fleets in the high seas is among the Navy's key agendas.

Iran’s 27th naval fleet has already returned from its 95-day mission in the high seas and the country’s 28th fleet has set off for its international mission, Sayyari pointed out.

In recent years, Iran’s Navy has been increasing its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for merchant vessels and tankers.

In line with international efforts to combat piracy, the Iranian Navy has also been conducting anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden since November 2008 to safeguard the vessels involved in maritime trade, especially the ships and oil tankers owned or leased by Iran.