Iran's Drone Program

This page contains information on Iran’s drone program authored by the Wisconsin Project, including a table describing Iran’s drone fleet and links to publications about Iran’s domestic drone development and foreign supply chain.

This page also contains links to other drone-related content on Iran Watch, including profiles of Iranian entities and their suppliers, summaries of news articles, and documents from the Library published by governments and multilateral organizations.

News Briefs

How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled
New York Times
August 11, 2026
Iran Flew IRGC Commanders, Missile Gear to Yemen's Houthis, Sources Say
Reuters
July 23, 2026
Massachusetts Man Convicted of Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
U.S. Department of Justice Press Release
July 14, 2026
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Iranian Entities

Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company
Drone
Last Modified: August 26, 2026
An Iran-based company that produces the engines used in Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 UAVs developed by Shahed Aviation Industries for the IRGC Aerospace Force.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Drone, Nuclear, Missile, Chemical, Biological, Military
Last Modified: August 25, 2026
Iranian military force created following the Islamic Revolution in 1979; involved in planning and support for terrorist acts; has provided support for WMD programs; has operational control over Iran's ballistic missile program.
Control Afzar Tabriz Co Ltd
Drone, Military
Last Modified: June 30, 2026
An Iran-based company that has procured computer numerical control (CNC) machines and equipment for Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA).
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Library Documents

Fact Sheet: United States Implements Operation Economic Outcast with Sanctions Targeting Iran's Military Activities and Procurements, and Petroleum and Petrochemical Product Traders
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of State
August 24, 2026
Removal of Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and Associated Sanctions List Updates; Iran-related Designations; Updates to Iran-related General Licenses
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of the Treasury
August 24, 2026
UAE Strongly Condemns Hostile Iranian Attack on Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Governments » United Arab Emirates
August 18, 2026
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Suppliers

Hin Yun Trading Company Limited
Drone
Last Modified: August 25, 2026
A Hong Kong-based company owned by Ma Jie involved in a procurement network supporting Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company, an Iran-based producer of engines for Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Yiwu City Xianma Import and Export Co Ltd
Drone
Last Modified: August 25, 2026
A China-based company owned by Ma Jie involved in a procurement network supporting Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company, an Iran-based producer of engines for Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Ma Jie
Drone
Last Modified: August 25, 2026
A Chinese national involved in a procurement network supporting Oje Parvaz Mado Nafar Company, an Iran-based producer of engines for Shahed-131 and Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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