New domestically-manufactured submarine to join Navy fleet

The newest domestically manufactured submarine called Fateh will join Iran’s Navy in the near future.

The 600-ton submarine is of the semi-heavy class, which will be used in protecting the maritime borders, the Fars News Agency reported.

The submarine, equipped with various equipment including torpedoes, can operate in the depth of 200 meters beneath the water surface for almost 5 weeks.

Light, semi-heavy, and heavy submarines are very important in protecting Iran’s interests in international waters.

Four light Qadir submarines joined the Navy last month. Younes submarine has carried out operations in the Red Sea.