Iran Takes Delivery Of Russian-Supplied Yak-130 Trainers

Yakolev Yak-130 advanced jet trainer
Credit: Fars News Agency, via Iranian Air Force
Iran appears to have taken delivery of Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced jet trainers from Russia in what could be the first quid pro quo deal for one-way attack drones to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. Images of two aircraft being flight tested in Isfahan, Iran, and wearing Iranian Air Force colors were...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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