Russia’s Vympel schedule lists 90 launchers for Iran

Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter-mounted launchers for guided missiles, according to a production schedule attributed to Russian arms manufacturer Vympel. The documents list the order under the code K10 and schedule production across 2024 and 2025, but do not establish that the launchers were delivered. The schedule, drawn up in May 2024, records an export order for APUL launchers. Reporting on the documents identifies K10 as Iran, based on the designation used by Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport. The order is for launchers designed to carry LMUR missiles, also known as Izdeliye 305. The launchers are intended for helicopter use, with the Mi-28 identified in the reporting as a compatible platform. The missiles are described as capable of striking moving targets. Russian forces have used LMUR missiles in the war against Ukraine, according to the reports. The records show a planned order, not proof of a transfer or receipt. They do not say whether any of the 90 launchers reached Iran, or when a delivery might have occurred. The distinction leaves the extent of the equipment transfer unconfirmed. The same production documents also list an order for 192...