Iran Strikes €500M Deal with Russia for Verba Air-Defense Missiles (shoulder-fired)
According to the report, the secret agreement covers 500 launchers and 2,500 Verba missiles (shoulder-fired anti-aircraft weapons) to rebuild Iran’s air defenses damaged during last year’s conflict with Israel.
Summary
Iran has agreed a secret €500 million arms deal with Russia to acquire advanced Verba missiles (shoulder-fired anti-aircraft weapons) as it seeks to rebuild air defenses damaged during last year’s conflict with Israel. According to the report, the package includes 500 launchers and 2,500 missiles. The deal underscores Tehran’s focus on shoring up short-range air defense capabilities using man-portable systems designed to target low-flying aircraft and drones.
Terms & Concepts
- Verba missiles: A Russian man-portable air-defense system (shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile) used to engage low-flying aircraft and drones.
- MANPADS: Man-portable air-defense systems—shoulder-fired missiles designed for short-range air defense against aircraft and drones.