Iran tests new land-to-sea missile

Iran has test-fired a new medium- range land-to-sea missile Tuesday during a military maneuver held in the Persian Gulf, state television reported.

The medium-range missile, dubbed "Kowsar", is capable of resisting electronic jamming systems and is equipped with remote- control and searching systems, the report said, adding that Iran had the capability to mass-produce the new missiles.

The launch of "Kowsar" is the Islamic Republic's fourth successful test-firing of new models of weapons during the week- long war game in the Gulf which started on March 31 and will last till April 6.

The ongoing military maneuver involved over 17,000 soldiers and 1,500 naval vessels of various types and sizes.

Iran has test-fired a radar-dodging and multi-targeting missile, an underwater high-speed missile and a powerful torpedo in the previous days of the war game.

Source: Xinhua