Tehran, Nov 21, IRNA - Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Saturday that progress has been made in manufacturing Shiraz data gathering cruiser that will joint Iranian Navy with smart characteristics by next Iranian year.

Khanzadi said that the cruiser is now being equipped with smart systems.

Shiraz cruiser has radar, tele-communications, sonar and managing ever release in electromagnetic warfare.

Having high frequency, various radar and radio waves, tele-communications systems which are important in intelligence wars are among important characteristics of Shiraz cruiser.  

Elsewhere in his remarks, Khanzadi referred to Trimaran ship, saying it weighs over 3,000 tons and enjoys good combat capabilities.

He added that the conceptual designing of the ship has been finalized and its manufacturing process will start effectivey next year.