Russia has agreed to sell 90 advanced helicopter-borne missile launch systems to Iran, capable of firing high-precision guided missiles.

The technology is currently deployed by Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The British daily Financial Times (FT) revealed the transaction in a report published on Thursday (November 5).

According to the report, Russian defense industry production documents for 2024 and 2025 detail an export order for 90 units of the "APU-L" launcher model.

While the document does not name the buyer directly, it refers to the destination using the code name "K-10."

The FT report noted that state weapons exporter records indicate this code name designates Iran. However, it remains unconfirmed whether the equipment has already been delivered to Tehran.

The launchers are designed for integration onto Russian Mi-28 attack helicopters. Each launcher holds two "LMUR" precision-guided missiles, which feature mid-flight trajectory adjustment capabilities that allow operators to strike moving targets.

The report further highlighted Moscow’s technical assistance in Iran’s development of supersonic cruise missiles.

Under a classified project codenamed "C430L," Russian engineers assisted in refining Iranian missile engines and propulsion systems—a technological leap that could pose safety risks to U.S. warships deployed in the Persian Gulf.

Iran previously supplied Russia with Shahed kamikaze drones for use in Ukraine, while Moscow has reciprocated by helping bolster Iran's air defense capabilities.

Despite deepening military cooperation between the two nations, defense analysts note that Russia remains cautious about direct involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts.

Consequently, while Russian military support enhances Iranian capabilities, experts question whether it will fundamentally alter the broader strategic balance in the region.