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I didn't know that Iranian Ghadir class submarines are unofficially called "Khiarshoor" (Farsi word for pickled cucumber). This video, dated April 8, 2020, shows one Ghadir joining the Iranian Navy fleet in Bandar Abbas.

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The Maruim Fleet and the new concepts In Iran, the Ghadir submarines, combined with Iranian fast boats, dominate this fleet. Some time ago, I predicted a major shift in deterrence strategy, one that enables smaller nations to maintain large arsenals of thousands of drones at a low cost, both in production and maintenance. Iran, like North Korea, is expanding this concept into the maritime arena. Using speedboats and catamarans for anti-ship, torpedo, and anti-aircraft missiles, smaller countries can now establish a truly decentralized navy. “Maruim” - in Brazil, we call these tiny, elusive mosquitoes that bite you when you least expect it. This decentralized fleet model has already proven effective in Ukraine, and I believe it has laid the foundation for a new doctrine of distributed warfare. Large navies have never faced such a challenge before. The compact size of these units allows them to operate independently and resupply without large ports, making them ideal for long-term guerrilla maritime operations. Currently, no naval doctrine exists capable of countering what Iran and North Korea have developed. Although in WW II both small submarines and fast boats were used, they lacked missile systems and that changes everything. South Korea has also invested in fast patrol boats, larger than Iran’s, but just as heavily armed. The South Koreans have studied North Korea’s navy for some time and understand that smaller vessels are necessary to counter this threat. Although the U.S. has recently conducted training exercises for similar scenarios, there’s a critical gap: the lack of a suitable anti-ship missile capable of engaging these small, fast craft. American anti-ship missiles typically weigh over 680kg, with the main missiles reaching 1,500kg and most are launched from aircraft. I have doubts about their maneuverability against fast boats traveling at 80-120 km/h. The modern American doctrine for such situations involves drones, but many of these boats are equipped with missile systems capable of anti-aircraft fire. There’s an urgent need to collaborate with South Korea or to develop a new class of missile specifically designed to counter these threats. The Maruim vessels pose a significant challenge. Alongside small boats and catamarans, Iran’s approach is further reinforced by the Ghadir-class midget submarines, modeled after North Korean Yono, Yugo, and Sang-O subs. The Ghadir is ideal for the waters of Hormuz and Suez. This signifies a new concept. While the size of these submarines and boats isn’t revolutionary, their armament certainly is, and they are likely to inspire other nations. At a fraction of the cost, many countries will be able to enhance their maritime defense and deter larger adversaries - this isn’t just our future; it’s already happening.

Patricia Marins

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