2024-04-20 23:06:06
As Rob Norton points out, political and governmental decisions often trigger unexpected outcomes, a well-known but often ignored phenomenon.
In the military sphere, this dynamic is manifested particularly clearly, as revealed by a recent report by Euromaidan Press on the use of Western components in Russian combat aviation.
This investigation has revealed that more than 2,000 imported parts, including from the United States, Ukraine’s main military ally, have been integrated into the Su series fighters.
The fighter jets are a key part of Vladimir Putin’s long-running “special military operation” once morest Ukraine, underscoring a worrying entanglement between Western economies and the Russian war effort.
Implications of American components in Russian fighters
The report highlights that Ukrainian journalists, in cooperation with the non-governmental anti-corruption commission, have identified extensive use of components from companies such as Texas Instruments and Analog Devices of the US, and Murata Manufacturing of Japan, in the production of the combat aircraft. Sukhoi.
Among the affected models are Su-27SM3 “Flanker”, el Su-30SM Flanker-C/G/H, el Su-34 “Fullback”he Su-35S “Flanker-E”, and the advanced fifth-generation Su-57 “Bandit” stealth fighter.
Curiously, Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) fighters do not appear on the list of aircraft that have American technology, suggesting the selective use of imported components. In addition, the report details the arsenal deployed by these Sukhoi fighters, which includes KAB-500 and KAB-1500 bombs, and guided missiles such as the Kh-59 and Kh-69which shows an escalation in air offensive capability.
This scenario reveals a paradox in which US military suppliers, through global supply chains, can inadvertently empower an adversary power.
The discovery of a third US company involved in these supplies underscores the scale and complexity of this involuntary collaboration. The situation raises urgent questions regarding export monitoring and control in a context of international conflicts.
American technology in Russian and Iranian military equipment
Su-27
We start with the most recognized technology giant among American consumers: “Texas Instruments. According to a recent report, components of this company have been identified in Russian military equipment and Iranian drones. Texas Instruments stood out for the use of its parts in Russian electronic warfare systems and drones Shahedwhich was investigated following being shot down over Ukraine,” highlighted the author of the analysis.
Based in Dallas, Texas, and founded in 1951 by Cecil H. Green, J. Erik Jonsson, Eugene McDermott and Patrick E. Haggerty, Texas Instruments is a world leader in semiconductors, serving more than 100,000 customers and holding 45,000 patents globally. until 2016.
Analog Devices’ less visible role in electronic warfare
Krasukha-4
Although less well known than Texas Instruments, Analog Devices’ contribution to Russian military technology is just as critical. Founded in 1965 by MIT graduates Ray Stata and Matthew Lorber, this company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Report reveals analog device components critical to Jamming Station Krasukha-4 by Russia, a key piece in their electronic warfare arsenal.
“This team has been involved in operations that include jamming drone control channels and satellite signals,” the document details.
Xilinx: a fading brand but leaving behind a technological legacy
Su-35
The Xilinx name, although officially no longer active following its acquisition by AMD in October 2020, remains relevant. Founded in 1984 by Ross Freeman, Bernard Vonderschmitt and James V Barnett II in Silicon Valley and headquartered in San Jose, California, this semiconductor company had a global presence, including offices in Ireland, Singapore, India, China, Australia, Japan and Armenia, former Soviet republic and ally of the Russian CSTO.
From Euromaidan Press in February 2023, it is reported that Xilinx chips are being used in Khibiny’s electronic countermeasures on Russian fighter-bombers. It remains to be determined whether the US companies involved will suffer repercussions from the US government.
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