The Iranians are quickly attempting to add whatever weapons that they can whether offensive or defensive in order to protect against a pereceieved US or Israeli preemptive strike. They are determined to produce a nuclear arsenal and to protect it at all means from US or Israeli attack. A short range missile gives them the capability to defend against attack elements or bases in close proximity.Iran's president on Tuesday unveiled an upgraded version of a short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile just weeks after it was test-fired. This is an obvious desperate attempt to strenghten themselves to be able to retaliate against a first strike. one question is will they have the capability of equipping the missile with nuclear warheads? This is probably their intended purpose although I don't think that they have the capability to do so just yet.
The official IRNA news agency reported that the new version of Fateh-110 has a quicker launch capability, a longer life and can be used in adverse weather conditions. The original missile has been in service in Iran over the past decade.
Iran claimed earlier in August that it successfully test-fired the missile, saying at the time that Fateh-110 has an improved accuracy to strike land and naval targets within a 300 kilometer (185 mile) range. This limited range makes it a defensive weapon.
The Iranians have stated that if they are attacked they will strike US and Israeli bases within range of their current missile systems. Since 1992, Iran has tried to set up a self-sufficient military program. The country's military leaders have said they believe future wars will take place in the air and on sea, and Tehran has sought to upgrade its air defense systems and naval power in anticipation of such a possibility.
If in the event our military ring customers who are in all branches of military service do find it neccessary to strike first they will have to be keenly aware of the array of weapons systems that the Iranians have available for use against them.
Iran claimed earlier in August that it successfully test-fired the missile, saying at the time that Fateh-110 has an improved accuracy to strike land and naval targets within a 300 kilometer (185 mile) range. This limited range makes it a defensive weapon.
The Iranians have stated that if they are attacked they will strike US and Israeli bases within range of their current missile systems. Since 1992, Iran has tried to set up a self-sufficient military program. The country's military leaders have said they believe future wars will take place in the air and on sea, and Tehran has sought to upgrade its air defense systems and naval power in anticipation of such a possibility.
If in the event our military ring customers who are in all branches of military service do find it neccessary to strike first they will have to be keenly aware of the array of weapons systems that the Iranians have available for use against them.
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