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Defence
Iran to Acquire Chinese Shoulder-Launched Missiles Worth $60‑70 Million
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🗓 29 Jul 2026, 12:40 PM
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Iran plans to purchase Chinese shoulder‑launched missile systems, a $60‑70 million deal that could bolster its short‑range air defence amid tensions with the US and Israel.
Iran has announced plans to acquire Chinese shoulder‑launched missile systems in a deal estimated at $60‑70 million. The purchase is seen as one of Tehran’s most significant efforts to upgrade its short‑range air defence capabilities since the onset of its conflict with the United States and Israel.
The new missile systems are expected to enhance Iran’s ability to counter low‑altitude aerial threats and improve deterrence against potential air strikes. Officials have indicated that the acquisition will be completed in the coming months, following a series of agreements with Chinese defence manufacturers.
Analysts note that the deal reflects Iran’s ongoing strategy to diversify its military suppliers amid international sanctions. The addition of Chinese technology could also provide a more cost‑effective alternative to Western‑origin systems, which have been restricted.
The procurement underscores the growing military cooperation between Iran and China, a partnership that has expanded across various defence sectors in recent years.
The new missile systems are expected to enhance Iran’s ability to counter low‑altitude aerial threats and improve deterrence against potential air strikes. Officials have indicated that the acquisition will be completed in the coming months, following a series of agreements with Chinese defence manufacturers.
Analysts note that the deal reflects Iran’s ongoing strategy to diversify its military suppliers amid international sanctions. The addition of Chinese technology could also provide a more cost‑effective alternative to Western‑origin systems, which have been restricted.
The procurement underscores the growing military cooperation between Iran and China, a partnership that has expanded across various defence sectors in recent years.