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Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say
Russia is supplying Iran with advanced Shahed drone variants featuring jet propulsion, AI piloting, and anti-jamming systems amid ongoing strategic military cooperation.
- U.S. and European officials told The Associated Press that Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran, including upgraded versions of the technology Tehran originally supplied to Moscow.
- Russian and Iranian officials have held 'very active' discussions this month regarding transfers, as Russia has refined the original design during the war in Ukraine with navigation improvements.
- Upgrades include jet engines, cameras, and AI computing platforms, a U.S. defense official said, noting these enhancements could challenge the ability of the U.S. and its allies to intercept incoming drones.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reports as 'false news stories' on Thursday, though Iranian officials felt 'deeply disappointed' when Russia withheld aid during the 2025 conflict.
- On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Russia's actions are not impeding operations, while officials remain uncertain about the scale and permanence of these technology deliveries.
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LONDON (AP) — Russia sent a shipment of drones to Iran that includes improved versions of the technology of those devices that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine, state officials told The Associated Press...
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Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say
U.S. and European officials have told The Associated Press that Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is sending upgraded drones to Iran
Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine, US and European officials told The Associated Press this week. Iran has been firing drone barrages at Israel, its Gulf neighbours and US bases across the Middle East for more than a month following the US and Israeli attack on the country. While Iran has its own stocks of Shah…
This would be technology derived from Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine, now adapted for a new conflict. European allies are increasingly concerned that Russia is preparing to deliver advanced drones to Iran for use in war with the United States and Israel. Russia and Iran have grown closer […]
The European Information Services consider Russia to be in the final stage of preparing to provide Iran's drone, which is to be used in the conflict with the United States and Israel, according to a high-level European official.
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