Russia reportedly agreed to arm Iran with missile launchers

Reports citing the Financial Times and documents obtained by Dallas Analytics say Russia agreed to export 90 APU-L helicopter-mounted launchers for LMUR missiles to Iran. The launchers are designed for Mi-28 attack helicopters; delivery remains unclear. @sentdefender and Telegram channels ClashReport and OSINTdefender relay the claim.

Middle East · Iran · Russia · Arms deal

Sources

• According to a classified production document linked to the Russian defense manufacturer Vympel, provided to the Financial Times by Dallas Analytics, a Ukrainian private intelligence organisation, Rus (@sentdefender on X)
• #Russia #Iran Russia has agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter-mounted launchers for precision-guided missiles, which are designed for use on Mi-28 attack helicopters. This deal reflects ongoing… (osintdefender on Telegram)
• The APU-L is a dual-rail launcher designed for the LMUR, which was originally deployed on Russia's Ka-52M and Mi-28NM attack helicopters. Iran has recently received an unknown number of Mi-28NE… (osintwarfare on Telegram)
• 🇷🇺🇮🇷⚡️ — According to newly released documents obtained by Dallas Analytics, a Ukrainian private intelligence organization, Russia and Iran had a contract covering the delivery of APU-L dual-rail… (osintwarfare on Telegram)
• Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter-mounted launchers for LMUR guided missiles widely used by its forces in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported. It is unclear whether they were… (clashreport on Telegram)

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