Iranintl Iran Acquires Chinese Satellite Tech via UAE for Military Use Against Gulf States
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- •Iran's IRGC used a UAE network to secretly acquire Chinese satellite technology.
- •The technology was linked to over 2,800 drone and missile attacks on the UAE.
- •The US has sanctioned entities involved, emphasizing the risk of bypassing sanctions.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) secretly procured advanced satellite communication technology from China through a UAE-based network. This technology, linked to Iran's drone and missile programs, was acquired in late 2025 and subsequently used in large-scale attacks against the UAE. The IRGC Aerospace Force received a military-grade satellite antenna manufactured by StarWin, concealed its shipment route using GPS spoofing, and targeted over 2,800 locations in the UAE following US-Israeli strikes. The US Treasury has sanctioned the Saman Industrial Group, which acted as a front for the IRGC's military projects. This incident highlights the ongoing use of Gulf free-trade zones by Iran to bypass international sanctions and acquire sensitive military technology.
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