The M-ATF program was originally a project between Russia and Iran to produce a fourth+ generation fighter plane that would be excellent for developing nations who want to become self-sufficient and self-reliant. The program was eventually abandoned by Russia and Iran though now some evidence has become available that Iran has either revived the program or using it to advance its Shafaq program.
Made by Iran Aviation Industries Organization.
It is the successor of the Post-PFI Soviet-Russian aircraft projects .