Ukrainian strike shatters plant making specialized drills, exposing hidden Western roots of Russia’s Sukhoi fighter jet production
A new RUSI report details a crumbling supply chain
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Ukraine finds over 20 components from the US and other countries in Russia’s new cruise missile
A new Russian missile called S8000 "Banderol" contains 10 American microchips, revealing complex international technology networks.
Export controls need Cold War-style overhaul to stop weapons tech flow – FP
The collapse of post-Cold War pax technica becomes evident as analysis reveals extensive use of Western electronics in Russian, Iranian, and North Korean weapons.
Western electronics found in North Korean missiles striking Ukraine
Electronics from the US and EU were found in debris of around 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles Russia launched at Ukraine in 2024, accounting for one-third of its ballistic strikes.