# Beijing is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs, CNN said.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-11 · Business Standard*

## Key points

- US intelligence suggests China will deliver new air defense systems to Iran within weeks.
- China plans to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems, specifically MANPADs, to Iran.
- Beijing is attempting to route these shipments through third countries to conceal their origin.
- The US, Iran, and China have not officially commented on these reported arms transfers.

**Countries:** China, Iran, United States, Pakistan

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