Based on recent reports, there is no evidence that Iran has purchased "blowup" (inflatable) military decoys. Instead, credible reports from February 2026 indicate Iran signed a secret
€500
€500
million deal with Russia to acquire 500 Verba (9K333) shoulder-fired MANPADS and 2,500 missiles, designed to strengthen their real air defense capabilities against potential US-Israel strikes.
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Key Details on Recent Iran-Russia Arms Deal:
What was bought: 500 9K333 Verba MANPADS (Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems) launchers and 2,500 9M336 missiles.
Purpose: To enhance low-altitude air defense against aircraft, helicopters, and drones.
Timeline: Deliveries are scheduled in three tranches between 2027 and 2029.
Context: The deal was finalized in Moscow in December 2025 amidst high tension, following significant damage to Iranian air defense facilities in previous conflicts.
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While Iran uses various deceptive tactics, the current news revolves around the acquisition of advanced, real, shoulder-fired missiles, not inflatable, fake hardware