Sanctioned (with all successors, sub-units, or subsidiaries) by the United States on September 23, 2004 under the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 for transferring to Iran equipment and/or technology of proliferation significance since January 1, 1999; reportedly successfully concluded lengthy negotiations with Iran about providing spare parts for welding equipment of Austrian manufacture; since the late 1980s, provides repair services and parts for exported aircraft of Soviet manufacture; partners with Sukhoi, MiG, Salyut, Sokol, Motor Sich and other manufacturers; cooperates in supplying enterprises of the defense complex; reportedly also exports and imports manufacturing equipment and metallurgical products; reportedly has the right to export dual-use goods, and exports to Asia, Africa and the Middle East; Vitaly Krasnosel'sky is general director.