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Russia Secretly Helped Iran Develop Advanced Missiles
i24NEWS • • world
Key Points:
- Russia has been covertly aiding Iran's missile development since 2023 through a program called C430L, aiming to create missiles capable of targeting US Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East.
- The collaboration focuses on developing ramjet propulsion technology, enabling missiles to fly at several times the speed of sound, making them harder for Western air defenses to intercept.
- This transfer of advanced missile technology likely involved high-level Russian political approval and appears to be part of a broader technology exchange, with Iran supporting Russian drone development.
- Leaked documents reveal preparations for the deal began before its signing in November 2023, shortly after the October 7 conflict escalation, with support continuing during the Iran-Israel war in February.
- Iranian efforts to develop ramjet missiles date back to at least 2019, with public testing of prototypes reported in August 2023, underscoring Tehran's long-term strategic ambitions.
