Iran launches Jamaran 2 destroyer in Caspian Sea
Iran is ready to establish joint armed forces in the Caspian Sea, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi was quoted as saying by Iran’s news agency Fars.
Jamaran 2 destroyer was launched in the Caspian Sea to protect the northern borders of Iran as well as to assist the structures fighting against terrorism, drugs and trafficking, Vahidi said.
Iran has good relations with the Caspian states, Vahidi said, adding that Iran is ready to establish joint armed forces in the Caspian Sea.
The 1420-ton destroyer is powered by a 20000-horsepower engine with a speed of 30 knots and has the capability to carry helicopters, different surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, advanced artilleries and torpedo system. It is also equipped with electronic war system.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Hassan Firuzabadi also attended the ceremony to launch the warship.
Jamaran-2 is set to officially join the Iranian navy's fleet within the next six months, following the completion of final testing.