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Report: Russia to supply Iran with 90 Mi-28 helicopter launchers as Russian forces use the platform to fire cruise missiles

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Iran is reportedly set to receive 90 launchers designed for Mi-28 helicopters and precision missiles, amid expanding military cooperation with Moscow. Separate footage shows Russian Mi-28s firing cruise missiles, underscoring the helicopter’s use as a platform for standoff weapons in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Discovered 2026-11-06T07:28:29.388343-08:00 | 2026-11-06T07:28:29.388343-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The reported transfer of 90 launchers would deepen Iran-Russia military cooperation, drawing attention to the flow of military equipment amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
  • Footage of Russian Mi-28s firing cruise missiles shows the helicopter being used to launch standoff weapons; the reported Iranian equipment is also designed for Mi-28s.

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The War Zone Economic Times
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2026-11-06T07:28:29.388343-08:00
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