Russian TV shows largest drone factory in country.
Factory produces Iranian-designed Shahed-136 attack drones.
CEO says most components now made locally.
Facility handles aluminum, electronics, fuselages in-house.
Shahed drones are central to Russia’s Ukraine war.
Analysts say ninety percent production happens in Russia.
Satellite images show factory expansion and new dorms.
Expansion could allow drone exports, maybe even Iran.
Western intelligence says Iran now sidelined in production.
Tehran frustrated with little return from Russian partnership.
Iran helped Russia with missiles and other assets.
Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear program for twelve days.
Russia offered minimal support during Israel’s bombing campaign.
Western official calls Russia-Iran relationship purely transactional.
Russia imports Shahed drones since February 2022 invasion.
2023 deal worth $1.75 billion signed.
Contract planned six thousand drones by September 2025.
Production target met nearly a year ahead.
Factory now makes over 5,500 drones monthly.
Russia improved drones with better communication systems.
Modern versions have bigger warheads and longer batteries.
Upgrades make drones harder for Ukraine to down.
Iran losing control over final drone production.
Moscow aims to avoid future negotiations with Tehran.
Relationship mixes cooperation and competition between both nations.