The OSCE Human Dimension Conference took place in Warsaw from 30 September to 11 October. NAKO Executive Director Olena Tregub participated in the conference on 3 October. In particular, she spoke about how the Russian military-industrial complex continues to import Western technologies despite the sanctions.
Since 2022, NAKO has analysed more than 2,500 components found in 30 samples of Russian weapons. For example, the latest study shows that Russian fighter jets use components from 22 countries, 64% of which are of American origin.
Olena Tregub also shared information from a forthcoming study by NAKO and IPHR on Western microelectronics in the Russian Su-34 and Su-35. 1115 of the 1119 components identified in these aircraft are manufactured by Western companies. 66% of the microelectronics are subject to stricter export control regulations in their countries of origin.
Emily Patterson, co-founder of the international organisation State Capture: Research and Action, spoke about the FPGA microprocessor. It's a critical component for Shahed-136 drones, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Tornado-S MLRS missiles, etc.
The largest suppliers of FPGAs are American companies, including AMD and Intel. Their chips continue to be exported to Russia, despite statements by company representatives that exports ceased in February 2022. This reaffirms the need to constantly update sanctions policies and export controls, and to monitor the supply chains of microelectronics from Western manufacturers.
