India-Made Components Found in Russian Kamikaze Drones
Ukraine has expressed concern to India and the EU after discovering Indian-manufactured or assembled electronic components in Iranian-designed drones used by Russia in attacks on Ukrainian territory.
The Gaze reports this, referring to The Hindustan Times.
Ukrainian officials reportedly reiterated their concerns during EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan’s July visit to New Delhi, where he discussed new European measures targeting Russian-linked supply chains, including those involving refined oil products from the Rosneft-connected Vadinar refinery.
Investigations by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate revealed that key electronic parts manufactured or assembled in India were found in drones deployed against civilian and military infrastructure.
Among the identified components were a Vishay Intertechnology bridge rectifier labeled "E300359" and a GPS-resistant signal generator chip (AU5426A) produced by Bengaluru-based Aura Semiconductor, both installed in the Shahed-136’s critical systems.
Aura Semiconductor co-founder Kishore Ganti expressed “deep concern” over the possible misuse of its products, stating the company complies fully with both Indian and international export control laws.
Aura has launched a limited audit to investigate how its chip may have reached unauthorized users but noted the inherent difficulty in tracking plug-and-play components across global markets.
“India's export of dual-use items adheres to international non-proliferation obligations and is governed by a strict regulatory framework,” Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the U.S.-based Vishay Intertechnology has not commented publicly on the allegations.
According to Hindustan Times, Ukrainian intelligence believes some Indian-made parts may have been legally exported to countries in the Middle East and then re-exported, intentionally or otherwise, to Russia or Iran.
In response, Indian security agencies have begun outreach efforts to local electronics manufacturers in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai to raise awareness of dual-use export risks.
As The Gaze reported earlier, US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of 25 per cent tariffs on imports from India from 1 August.