Iran Reverse-Engineers US Military Equipment to Develop Indigenous Weapon Systems, Says IRGC Aerospace Advisor

Iran is analyzing and redesigning captured US military equipment to develop its own indigenous weapon systems. Ali Balali, advisor to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, stated that this process includes reverse engineering of the equipment.

According to Mehr News Agency, Balali told RIA Novosti that Iranian specialists study the structure and technologies used in these systems to develop new ideas and designs tailored to the country’s needs. He emphasized that the goal is not simply to copy American models.

He added that redesigning the captured equipment can lead to producing weapons with specifications and capabilities different from the American originals.

Iran has previously announced the acquisition of some US military equipment, including drones, and stated that it uses the obtained technologies to enhance its domestic military capabilities.