Latest News About Ghadir-Class Submarine

The Ghadir-class submarine is a type of Iranian midget sub designed for shallow-water operations in the Persian region. These subs are equipped with a small crew and utilize electric-diesel propulsion systems. They typically feature two 533 mm torpedo tubes and can deploy various payloads, including anti-ship missiles and naval mines. The Ghadir-class subs are designed to emphasize stealth and littoral reach, rather than long-range endurance. As such, they are intended for rapid insertion and coastal surveillance in confined waters, aiming to complicate with regional anti-submarine operations.