Reporters Trace Russian Drone Modem to Chinese Maker, Receive Invoice
Journalists who traced a modem from a Russian drone to its Chinese manufacturer, posing as a Russian military supplier, received a $2.87 million invoice. Euromaidan Press reports the company raised no objection to military use.
Journalists who followed a modem found in a Russian drone have traced it back to its manufacturer in China, according to Euromaidan Press, a Ukrainian news outlet. Posing as a Russian military supplier, the reporters contacted the company and received an offer tied to a Russian drone plant. The investigation points to how Chinese-made components can end up in Russian unmanned aircraft.
What the reporters received
The company issued the journalists an invoice for $2.87 million. Three bank accounts were provided for payment.
The introduction to the report stresses that the company did not push back on military use of its products. The buyer's military connection did not stop the discussion.
Why it matters
The publication illustrates how supply chains for Russian drone components can be traced to specific foreign manufacturers. The available excerpt of the source does not name the company, the modem model or other details, so the full account of the investigation can be found only in the original article.
