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​UK Defense Intelligence: russia Likely Shared Drone and EW Expertise with Iran Before US/Israeli Strikes

russian Shahed drone / screenshot from video
russian Shahed drone / screenshot from video

Moscow likely supported Tehran with expertise in UAV operations and electronic warfare, drawing on experience from its war against Ukraine

Even prior to US and Israeli strikes, russia highly likely shared intelligence and provided training to Iran, including on matters such as unmanned aerial systems technology and operations, and electronic warfare, according to the UK Defense Intelligence.

Russian expertise in these areas will undoubtedly have been enhanced by their experience prosecuting their illegal invasion of Ukraine.

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As Defense Express previously reported, russian forces have stepped up mechanized assaults across the front line, including a 500-strong push with up to 100 vehicles near Lyman that was intercepted by Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps using drones and remote mining.

Pokrovsk, Donetsk region Defense Express
Pokrovsk, Donetsk region / screenshot from DeepStateMap
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