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Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps tests new home-made military hardware.
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| Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps tests new home-made military hardware | |||
Iran’s
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has put to the test new domestically
designed and manufactured military hardware, including a high-explosive
mine, a sniper rifle and a triple-barrel cannon. On
Sunday, the IRGC Ground Forces also tested a remote-controlled roadside
mine, dubbed “Ramait,” which is capable of destroying an armored
column within a radius of 100-150 meters with high precision.
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 The IRGC Ground Forces successfully tests the Asefeh three-barreled cannon |
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Commander
of the IRGC Ground Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour hailed the
capabilities of the Ramait roadside mine and said its mass-production
would begin on Monday.
Meanwhile, a rotating three-barreled cannon, named “Asefeh,” also underwent testing during the ceremony. The 23mm-caliber cannon, which can fire 900 rounds per minute, could be used to target intruding cruise missiles and low-altitude flying objects. The IRGC Ground Forces also conducted a test on the “Fateh” sniper rifle which is capable of firing 5.56-mm bullets. In recent years, Iran has made major breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems. On September 23, the Islamic Republic also unveiled its first indigenous UAV armed with air defense missiles, which is suitable for aerial combats. |
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