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2022-05-04 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

British-made parts for jamming systems and military radios are found in Russian weapons in Ukraine

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Posted by Skidmark 2022-05-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 What kind of parts? Hi-tech super secret export-controlled parts or commercial of-the-shelf (COTS) parts you can buy online?

Posted by SteveS 2022-05-04 00:53|| 2022-05-04 00:53|| Front Page Top

#2 Kremlin uses front companies and blackmail to obtain Western components
SENSELESS Ad HOMINEM ATTACK REDACTED British companies were selling 'dual purpose' (can be used for both military or peaceful uses) technology - vehicles and parts, lasers, IT, nuclear components, personal defence equipment to Russia up until February. All legit according to government rules and covered by export licences.

Posted by Lemuel Spereling9700 2022-05-04 03:06|| 2022-05-04 03:06|| Front Page Top

#3 And circuit boards from Taiwan were found in drones and missiles.

Problem is, so much of this stuff is dual use and can be bought by shell companies without anyone noticing.

Also the shellacking the Russians are getting also shows (along with a myriad of other factors) they aren't getting very much value for their money for these anyway.

Posted by DarthVader 2022-05-04 08:32|| 2022-05-04 08:32|| Front Page Top

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