Iran’s navy has officially received its inaugural signals intelligence vessel, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. This development follows the recent acquisition of 1,000 new drones by the country’s military.

The vessel, named Zagros, represents a new class of military ship equipped with advanced electronic sensors capable of intercepting cyber operations and conducting intelligence surveillance, according to Tasnim.

Navy Commander Shahram Irani stated, “The Zagros signals intelligence ship will serve as the vigilant eye of Iran’s navy across the seas and oceans.”

Earlier this month, Iran commenced a two-month military exercise that has already featured war games in which the elite Revolutionary Guards simulated the defense of critical nuclear facilities in Natanz against hypothetical missile and drone attacks.

These military activities and acquisitions occur amid heightened tensions with Iran’s primary adversaries, Israel and the United States, particularly with the impending presidency of Donald Trump. In October, an Iranian government spokesperson announced plans to increase the military budget by approximately 200% to address escalating threats.