Russia Secretly Aids Iran in Covert Supersonic Missile Program
The Financial Times reports a years‑long covert program, code-named C430L, in which Russia is secretly helping Iran develop ramjet-powered supersonic cruise missiles—intended for anti-ship and land-attack use—marking a significant transfer of strategic military technology; the piece notes Russia’s involvement of top missile engineers and adds to prior claims of Moscow assisting Tehran with drones and satellite imagery, underscoring heightened regional security concerns.