ISW: Russians continue to produce missiles with Western components.

Russian defense industry cannot manage without Western components

According to a study conducted by the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Russian defense industry continues to use components from Western countries for missile production. 

According to the obtained data, the group 'Ukrainian Cyber Resistance' received documents from a military base in Shaikovka, Kaluga region, which indicated that X-32 missiles contain SN-99 navigation modules, which mostly consist of Western components.

Frontelligence Insight confirmed that Russian troops, striking Ukraine, used SN-99 navigation modules manufactured in March 2023. 

It was also established that KB 'Raduga', which is a Russian manufacturer of cruise missiles, is responsible for upgrading X-32 missiles using SN-99 modules.

It is unclear how exactly Russian defense companies obtain Western components for the navigation modules of this type.

Recall that the X-101 cruise missile, which Russians used to destroy the children's hospital 'Okhmatdyt' in Kyiv on July 8, also contained Western-made components. This indicates that Moscow successfully circumvents Western sanctions.

According to the publication, the X-101 cruise missile, which was used in Russia to carry out airstrikes on Ukraine, is one of the most modern Russian missiles and is crucial in their campaign.