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Iran's Military Receives Enhanced Missiles

   VOA News 21 September 2010
   This  photo  released  by the Iranian Defense Ministry, claims to show
   the  upgraded  surface-to-surface  Fateh-110 missile at an undisclosed
   location,  in Tehran, Iran. Iran's defense minister says the country's
   powerful Revolutionary Guard has received its fi

Photo: AP

   This  photo  released  by the Iranian Defense Ministry, claims to show
   the  upgraded  surface-to-surface  Fateh-110 missile at an undisclosed
   location,  in Tehran, Iran. Iran's defense minister says the country's
   powerful  Revolutionary  Guard  has  received  its  first batch of new
   missiles  with enhanced guidance systems to hit ground targets, 21 Sep
   2010.

   Iran's  defense  minister  says that newly enhanced surface-to-surface
   missiles  have  been delivered to the country's powerful Revolutionary
   Guard.
   General  Ahmad  Vahidi  says  the  development of a new version of the
   Fateh-110  missile  shows  Western  sanctions against Tehran have been
   ineffective.  He gave no indication Tuesday of the capabilities of the
   upgraded  Fateh-110, but said further work is being done to add to its
   range and accuracy.
   In August, Iran announced what it called a successful test firing of a
   new,  longer-range Fateh-110.  Vahidi said the solid-fuel missile had
   a  more  precise  navigation  and  control  system, allowing it to hit
   targets with greater precision.
   Iran's  announcements  of new military technology come a time when the
   country  is  facing  increased  international  pressure concerning its
   nuclear  program.  Tehran  insists its nuclear program is for peaceful
   purposes.
   Iranian  officials  also  said  recently  that production had begun on
   missile-equipped   speedboats   and  a  long-range  drone  (pilotless)
   aircraft that could carry bombs.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP.

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