Weapon Program:
- Military
Exporting Country:
Hong Kong
Reportedly retained by Iranian officials and acted as a front in purchasing Microturbo SA TRI-60 turbojet engines, components and technical assistance from France and China for C-802 anti-ship missiles; reportedly has repeatedly purchased arms illicitly for Iran, according to U.S. officials; in 1993, reportedly pleaded guilty in Hong Kong to smuggling $2.5 million worth of U.S. fighter jet parts to Iran.
Date Entered:
January 26, 2004
Date Last Modified:
March 23, 2004