The Russians are not morons, but, they are not just missing the parts, they are behind on cutting edge issues. Not all, but many. Yes, the are 1st-class in that

The Russians are not morons, but, they are not just missing the parts, they are behind on cutting edge issues. Not all, but many. Yes, the are 1st-class in that some of their gear is leading, but not that much of it. Iran, even more so. There is a ton of know-how they do not have in addition to the missing parts/industrial base/budget etc.