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Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers

Multiple outlets report that a Russian state defense company has signed an export contract to deliver 90 helicopter-mounted missile launchers to Iran. The Financial Times, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Al-Monitor and Iran International cite internal documents or unnamed officials confirming the deal. The launchers are designed for missiles of the type Russia has used against Ukraine. Moscow has previously denied supplying advanced arms to Tehran.

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  • ✓ A Russian state defense company signed an export contract to supply Iran with 90 helicopter-mounted missile launchers.
  • ✓ The launchers are compatible with missiles Russia has used in its war against Ukraine.
  • ✓ Russia has previously denied providing advanced weaponry to Iran.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 25 independent reporting domains (88% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Leaked internal documents from a Russian defense firm reveal a signed export contract for 90 helicopter missile launchers bound for Iran.

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  1. Russia agrees to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers

    Multiple outlets report that a Russian state defense company has signed an export contract to deliver 90 helicopter-mounted missile launchers to Iran. The Financial Times, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Al-Monitor and Iran International cite internal documents or unnamed officials confirming the deal. The launchers are designed for missiles of the type Russia has used against Ukraine. Moscow has previously denied supplying advanced arms to Tehran.

    Why it matters

    The transfer would mark a significant escalation in military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, both under heavy Western sanctions. Iran has already supplied Russia with Shahed drones and short-range ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine. This deal reverses the flow, giving Iran a new air-to-ground strike capability. It also undermines public Russian denials of deepening defense ties with Iran.

    What is confirmed

    • A Russian state defense company signed an export contract to supply Iran with 90 helicopter-mounted missile launchers.
    • The launchers are compatible with missiles Russia has used in its war against Ukraine.
    • Russia has previously denied providing advanced weaponry to Iran.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The missile launchers may be delivered before the end of 2026.
    • Iran could use the launchers to arm helicopters for regional proxy forces.

    What to watch next

    • Iranian state media confirmation or denial of the delivery schedule
    • Western intelligence assessments of the launcher model and missile compatibility
    • UN Security Council discussion on potential resolution violations
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    9. Financial Times — Russia deepened Iran support with missile launcher deal
    10. Iran International — Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers - FT
    11. UNITED24 Media — Russia Agreed to Supply Iran 90 Launchers for Missiles Used Against Ukraine
    12. Caspian Post — Russia Approves Supply of 90 Missile Launchers to Iran
    confidence 88%
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