ReportsRussian Lancet-3 Kamikaze Drone Filled with Foreign Parts: Western Parts Enable Russian Lancet-3 Drone to Have Advanced Targeting and Anti-jamming Capabilitiesby Spencer FaragassoDecember 18, 2023BackgroundThe Institute for Science and International Security has reviewed open-source images and information found on the internet, identifying several key Western parts, commonly available on the commercial market, used in the Russian Lancet-3 kamikaze drone. This report follows a series of reports published in the last year by the Institute on Russian drone systems and its acquisition of foreign technology. Key Findings and RecommendationsThe Russian Lancet-3 drone, produced by ZALA-Aero Group, contains key parts produced by Western firms. The recurring appearance of these Western products in Russian drone systems shows a keen dependence on them for key capabilities in the drone systems. The use of parts produced by Western firms follows a trend in Russian drone systems, which are highly dependent on foreign acquisition to operate as intended.

Source: Forbes December 18, 2023 14:36 UTC