Russia’s Israeli UAV Deals: Quid Pro Quo?

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Since 2007, we’ve been treated to ongoing speculation about Syria buying Russian weapons with Iranian financing, including reports of MiG-31 and MiG-29 fighters. Some reports even placed the Islamic Republic of Iran as the ultimate recipient. Other reports claimed delays in delivery of advanced S-300 long-range anti-aircraft missiles to Iran, which eventually became a cancellation and refund. Syria also discovered hang-ups in receiving advanced Russian equipment.

What was even more interesting were the parallel and verified reports that Israel may be selling UAVs to Russia, alongside speculation that these sets of events may be related.