Tag: Conflict Armament Research

Despite Sanctions, Russian Cruise Missiles Were Made Recently

Weapons investigators in Kyiv found that at least one Russian Kh-101 cruise missile used in widespread attacks there on Nov. 23 had been made no earlier than October.

Iranian Weapons Built With Western Semiconductors Despite Sanctions

Investigators in Kyiv found that explosive drones and other guided munitions provided to Russia are built mostly with parts from the United States, including many made since 2020.

The Iranian Drones in Ukraine’s Already Crowded Skies

Russian forces have deployed two types of Iranian drones. Dozens of models of the remote-controlled and programmable weapons are now being used in the war.

How Russia Relies on Old Tech in Weapons Aimed at Ukraine

Investigators who examined the electronics in Russia’s newest cruise missiles and attack helicopters were surprised to find decades-old technology reused from earlier models.