AMD FPGA and Micron memory found in Russia's Iskander-1000 ballistic missile, Ukraine Intelligence claims but stopping illegal trade is nearly impossible
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Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000
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Ukrainian intelligence says 35 firms, including American manufacturers, supplied components for Russia's upgraded Iskander-1000 missile despite sanctions.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter HUR identified 140 components linked to the upgraded Iskander missile system American manufacturers
supplied 63 of the missile's identified electronic components Only
one-quarter of all components came from Russian domestic manufacturers Ukraines Defense Intelligence (HUR) has released details about foreign-made parts it says were found inside Russias upgraded Iskander-1000 ballistic missile.
The disclosure said American companies, including Xilinx, part of AMD ,
Atmel, part of Micron Technology, DM&P Electronics, Winbond Electronics, and Analog Devices, supplied critical parts for the missile's guidance and processing systems. The agency also identified 140 components linked to the missile and said only a limited share came from Russian manufacturers. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Foreign chips remain inside Russias upgraded missile system The disclosure points to continued foreign technology use in a weapon system developed by Moscow despite efforts to reduce outside dependence.
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The agency said the updated 9M723-2 variant, also called Iskander-1000, has appeared during recent attacks and forms part of the Bora-M missile system.
The newer missile version reportedly uses a larger engine and modified launcher design, allowing it to reach distances of up to 550km. Are you a
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This compares with the 390km range attributed by Ukrainian intelligence to
the earlier 9M723-1 missile model.
HUR stated that Russia continues to use imported electronic parts in key missile areas despite attempts to replace foreign technology with domestic alternatives.
The agency said only about one-quarter of the identified components were produced by Russian firms. What to read next Ukraine is weaponizing stratospheric balloons to boost strike range Russia is kickstarting its plans to dominate the space race once again but it will have to depend on Chinese hardware to do so Ukraine flags that Russia could have a secret fleet of autonomous military vessels stalking the seas
The intelligence report lists 63 components linked to manufacturers from the United States, while Switzerland and Belarus each account for eight components.
Germany and Taiwan were each linked to four parts, while China supplied three components according to the information released by HUR.
The most critical componentsmicroprocessors, FPGAs, memory, digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converterscome from American and Taiwanese
manufacturers said Ukraines Defense Intelligence.
The missiles guidance system was described as one of the areas with significant foreign dependence.
HUR claims only five of 43 parts inside a flight information processing unit connected to the missiles laser gyroscope were Russian-made. Sanctions face challenges as supply chains remain complex The identified components include field programmable gate arrays, memory chips, microprocessors and conversion devices used for handling digital and analogue signals.
Such parts are common in many electronic systems, making their movement
across global markets difficult to monitor completely.
Ukraines intelligence service has called for stronger restrictions against companies, organizations and facilities it believes are linked to Russias missile production network.
The agency said international cooperation would be necessary to limit access to important technologies.
However, controlling the movement of advanced electronic components remains difficult because many parts have civilian uses and can pass through several countries before reaching final users.
The presence of international suppliers does not alone establish whether companies directly supply military programs.
The report comes as Ukraine continues efforts to disrupt Russias missile operations through sanctions pressure and attacks against launch equipment.
Ukrainian officials have also reported strikes against Russian missile launch platforms before they could be used.
To counter the aggressors plans, it is important to consolidate efforts aimed at restricting Russias program for the development, production, and modernization of ballistic weapons, HUR said.
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