Constructing' Dena' destroyer sign of Army self-sufficiency

President Rouhani made the remarks on Monday in the unveiling ceremony and annexation of ‘Dena’ Destroyer and ‘Shahin’ Minehunter to the fleet of Iran’s Army Navy and reiterated that construction operation of homegrown ‘Dena’ destroyer is a sign of continuity in the path of self-sufficiency of all armed forces of the country.

He seized this opportunity to express his thanks to officials and experts in defense industries of the country who managed to complete the construction operation of domestically manufactured Dena Destroyer during the eight years.

Today, this destroyer is ready to perform all kinds of missions in the best form possible, Rouhani said, adding, “We are very pleased with the ongoing efforts of the Armed Forces for self-reliance and self-sufficiency. Construction of ‘Dena’ Destroyer is a sign of continuity in the path of self-sufficiency of the army of the Islamic Republic of Iran and all Armed Forces of the country.”

The navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) along with the Navy of the Army protects Iran’s territorial waters, he said, adding, “Today, all oceans are the venue of activity of the Navy of Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran within the framework of international regulations.”

Today, Iran’s Army Navy Forces departs from Sea of Oman and travel thousands of kilometers away with full self-sufficiency in international waters without the need to dock at ports for the provision of water, food or fuel, Rouhani emphasized.

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