technology Techradar 2026-07-11

European Chips Power Russian Drones, Challenging Sanctions Efforts

European STM32 microcontrollers, supplied through complex Chinese networks, are being found in Russian drones, undermining Western efforts to restrict technology transfers. Tracking these dual-use components has become increasingly difficult.

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