maybe the hunk of steel in question
Posted on 06/30/2008 8:05:05 PM PDT by Flavius
TEHRAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Iran has launched a production line for superior "Quick Reaction" tanks as part of the country's campaign for self-sufficiency in defense, Iran's English-language Press TV said on Monday.
Iran has successfully started the production of a "Quick Reaction" tank named "Tosan", Head of the self-sufficiency unit of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) ground forces, Colonel Nasser Arab-Beigi was quoted as saying.
"Military equipment needs to be upgraded in accordance with the latest developments in global technology," said Arab-Beigi, adding that the current situation calls for a significant enhancement of the country's defense capacity.
The self-sufficiency unit is also working on projects to enhance passive defense systems and secure the country's military sites, he said.
He also warned that every enemy move in the Gulf and on Iranian borderlines is under the full surveillance of the IRGC forces.
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maybe the hunk of steel in question
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Iran’s military forces are pitiful. They have one—count em’—one armored division with outdated tanks. Their air forces are museum pieces and their navy consists of patrol and missile boats.
Their economy has been in the pit from the beginning. They sank everything into their nuclear bomb project.
Perhaps he would like to clarify who these "enemies" of Iran are.
I like the way the picture makes it look like it has a rotor and tail assembly. Cool! er, make that Akbar! Oops, how do you say great in Farsi?
In a conflict with Iran, the threat will be asymetric. They have plenty of suicide bombers and minelaying boats. They won’t be able to do much to stop us from taking out whatever we want to, but they can cause us a lot of pain, both in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Take out the leadership and the Iranian people will take care of the rest. I don’t believe their waves of suicide bombers amount to jack.
By all means, let them send out their minelaying boats for target practice.
Looks like a mobile mortar carrier.
” Iran has launched a production line for superior “Quick Reaction” tanks “
“And now kids, you can have your very own tank. Just send 3 Lucky Charms boxtops and a self addressed envelope, and your very own tank will be shipped to your door.”
[Disclaimer: Model airplane fuel used to power the tank not included. Shipping of $4.95 also not included. This offer not valid for General Mills employees or contractors. “Death To America” tank decal is also not included.]
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