The Iranian navy's new submarine is likely to have some similarities to the existing Fateh Class. The latest designs for the Loghman destroyer are much more modern than existing Iranian ships. H I Sutton
Forbes: Iranian Navy Building New Submarines And A 6,000-Ton Destroyer
The Iranian Navy’s latest homegrown warship projects include “giant submarines” and a large destroyer, Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari, Head of the Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization, said in a recent interview with Iranian media.
“Giant submarines” likely refers to normal size boats in other navies. Iran is experienced at building submarines with the 527-ton Fateh Class being their main achievement. Logically the new boats will be larger follow-ons, possibly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000 tons. This is similar to the three Russian-built Kilo class submarines already in Iranian service.
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WNU Editor: The Iranian government may say to the world that they are running out of money, but they have funds to build-up their navy.
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