https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13312873/Russia-Iran-arms-israel-jets-d...Russia's arms pact with Iran:
Moscow pledges fighter jets and air defenses to Tehran
including advanced missiles capable of shooting down US and Israeli stealth planes
Russia has been supplying weapons and knowledge to Iran as it heads into war
The Kremlin is escalating a strategic alliance between the two, experts say
The deals have seen drones and anti-aircraft weapons delivered to Tehran
By Will Potter For Dailymail.Com
Published: 16:06 AEST, 16 April 2024
The emerging dynamic between Russia and Iran may also be enhancing Iran's air force, which had been seen as falling behind other world militaries.
The Iranian air force is primarily made up of rebuilt US and Soviet jets from before 1979, however intelligence officials warned that Russia has been 'advancing' a deal to supply Su-35 fighter jets.
The fighter jets would be a significant upgrade on Iran's fleet, however the officials reportedly said there is no evidence they have received them yet, which may be due to a delay in payment.
Russia may also be looking to support Iranian efforts to increase its supply of spy satellites, and help build rockets to send more into space, the intelligence officials reportedly said.