 Two other important companies, Iran Aviation Industries Organization of the Armed Forces, (also known as the Iranian Armed Forces Aviation Industries Organization (IAFAIO)), and Qods Aviation Industry Company Research Center were formed in the early 1980s.It is headquartered in the Lavizan suburb of Tehran and employs more than 10,000 people across 13 major factories.In addition to its aerospace work, IAIO is heavily involved in Iran's ballistic missile program.