Kyiv / New Delhi – August 6, 2025 — Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that components manufactured or assembled in India have been found inside Russian military drones, including the widely deployed Iranian-designed Shahed-136 (Geran‑2) models used in attacks on both frontline and civilian targets.
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) reported that a clock buffer—an Indian-made component produced by Aura Semiconductor in Bengaluru—was discovered within the circuitry of several Russian weapon systems, including the Shahed drones. This marks the first confirmed instance of Indian-origin parts being identified in Russian military equipment.
Further analysis revealed details of two additional Indian-linked components found in the drones:
A bridge rectifier (model E300359), assembled in India by U.S.-based Vishay Intertechnology, located in the drone’s voltage regulation system.
A PLL-based signal generator chip (AU5426A) from Aura Semiconductor, incorporated into the drone’s navigation antenna to aid jamming-resistant GPS functionality.
These discoveries were formally communicated to India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the European Union, including during discussions with EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan.
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The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that all exports of dual-use items are fully compliant with Indian law and aligned with international non-proliferation norms. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that due diligence is rigorously applied in all cases, and no violations have been identified among the involved companies.
Aura Semiconductor expressed concern over the findings and disclosed that its internal audit—though limited due to the plug-and-play nature of the products—was unable to trace their path from manufacturer to the end users. Russian authorities and Ukrainian sources speculate that these parts may have been legally exported to third countries in West Asia before being diverted to Russia or Iran.
Ukraine’s investigations also highlighted Russia’s increasing reliance on Chinese-manufactured components, especially in drone electronics. These substitutions reflect a deliberate effort to reduce dependence on U.S. technologies amid growing sanctions.