Also Known As:
SAKIG
Air Defense Missile Industries Group
Shahid Ahmad Kazemi Industries Group
Weapon Program:
- Missile
Listed by the European Union on July 26, 2010 as an entity linked to Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities or Iran's development of nuclear weapon delivery systems; with some exceptions, European Union member states must freeze all funds and economic resources owned, held or controlled by the listed entity, and prevent funds or economic resources from being made available to it.
Sanctioned by the Australian government in July 2010 as an entity with links to Iran's nuclear and/or ballistic missile programs, prohibiting Australian parties from conducting business with or transferring funds to the entity without prior approval; sanctioned (with a pursuant asset freeze) by the Japanese government in 2010 as an entity that could contribute to Iran's nuclear activities; listed by the British government in 2010 as an entity of potential concern for WMD-related procurement.
Develops and manufactures surface-to-air missile systems for Iran's military; procures items from North Korea, Russia, and Belarus and maintains military, missile, and air defense projects; oversees M. Babaie Industries.