Policy · 1h ago
European chips in Russian drones expose supply chain loopholes
Russian drones are using European STM32 chips sourced through complex Chinese supply chains, undermining Western export controls. The chips, made by STMicroelectronics, are found in thousands of lethal drones despite sanctions. The discovery highlights the difficulty of restricting technology transfers in a globalized market.
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The story underscores how export controls alone can't stop determined adversaries when chips are widely available through third-party networks.
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