Iran has asked Russia for advanced Gerani missiles for its war against the U.S. and Israel
Iran has asked Russia to provide modern versions of the "Geran" attack drones, which Tehran plans to use in the war against the U.S. and Israel.
The Financial Times reports this, citing Western security officials and a source close to the Kremlin.
Russia began manufacturing the “Geran” drones in 2023, based on Iranian Shahed drones. Since then, Moscow has significantly modified the drones’ design and expanded their technical capabilities. According to the FT’s sources, it is these improvements that have piqued Tehran’s interest.
The first Russian versions were relatively simple. In particular, the “Geran-1” is capable of carrying a payload weighing up to 20 kg and reaching speeds of about 185 km/h.
Newer models have significantly better performance. The “Geran-5,” which Russia reportedly first deployed in January 2026, is equipped with a jet engine. It can reach speeds of approximately 600 km/h, carry up to 90 kg of explosives, and travel up to 1,000 km.
Design changes have also been made. The “Geran-4” features a more aerodynamic body, while the fifth version already resembles a winged missile in appearance.
In addition, the new Russian drones have been equipped with more sophisticated guidance systems. According to the FT, certain variants may be equipped with thermal imaging cameras and artificial intelligence-based technologies.
Russia is also actively converting the “Geran” drones to jet engines. This increases their speed and, at the same time, complicates the task for Ukrainian air defense systems.
Thus, Iran, which at one time provided Russia with the technological foundation for these drones, is now interested in Russian developments based on its own “Shahed” drones.
Source: Financial Times
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