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[FUB]

For Russia, your wish is not a problem at all.
But for Iran, it is a major issue.

It all depends on how exactly you define "production lines." The term has become completely overused these days.

"But for Iran, it is a major issue." Explain.

 

[trabi-tads]

90 launchers seems a lot especially when considering the number of Mi-28 Iran has which the system is normally fitted to. However it's very likely the system can be fitted to the Yak-130 and possibly other Iran aircraft such as Su-22, F-5, and other helicopters in its inventory. Of course they might supply some of the ground based launchers which seem to have a longer range at 20km instead of 14.5km. and can easily be mounted on light trucks as was demonstrated by Russia.

"Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 launchers for an advanced precision-guided missile, the Financial Times reported on November 5, citing purported Russian defense-industry documents.

The deal, if the systems have been delivered, would give Tehran another precision-strike capability that could further tighten its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

The APU-L is a twin-missile launcher designed primarily for Russian attack helicopters. A separate APU-305 configuration carries a single missile. Iran has been acquiring Russian Mi-28NE helicopters, with photographs of the helicopters at an Iranian aviation facility emerging online last January.

The missile measures about 1.9 meters in length, weighs approximately 105 kilograms and carries a 25-kilogram warhead. It reaches speeds of up to 230 meters per second and has a reported guaranteed range of 14.5 kilometers. Its electro-optical seeker includes thermal imaging, while a two-way radio link allows an operator to monitor the missile’s view and adjust its course during flight. Notably, the missile’s official export specifications also list above-water targets among the objects it can engage.

Russia has recently demonstrated another way to deploy the same missile. During the Center-2026 military exercises in early October, the Russian military used a new truck-mounted ground system designated Izdeliye 347, equipped with a modified APU-L launcher and LMUR missile.

The Russian Defense Ministry said the system was used to strike artillery positions detected by reconnaissance and was designed to engage stationary and moving targets at ranges of up to 20 kilometers."

 

[trabi-tads]

Iran desperately needs to modernise her airforce asap, and to do that, she may need to buy a lot of planes directly as it takes along time to setup manufacturing pipelines, infrastructure and people

I don't think Iran can afford to "wait" until local manufacturing is up and running before the jets arrive.

Of course, both streams can be done in "parallel", etc.

There was a report a few days ago stating once war was over Russia would deliver 24-48 Su-35. Which would be a great addition to the Iranian Air Force. This would perfect sense as any aircraft delivered now would become a target and pilots need time to train. Apparently the aircraft are already to be delivered and pilots have already been receiving training in Russia.

 

[Yommie]