Swiss Technology Continues to Reach Russian Military Despite Sanctions

RunWithRugs · 2026-02-27T22:49:04+00:00

Swiss-made components persist in Russian military gear despite sanctions, with a study revealing their prevalence in missiles and drones. The findings suggest enforcement gaps, urging Switzerland to scrutinize customs to address the issue.

RunWithRugs

2026-02-27 22:49:04

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(MENAFN) Swiss-made components continue to appear in Russian military equipment, including missiles, drones, tanks, and other systems, despite international sanctions, highlighting gaps in enforcement, according to reports.

A recent study by Samuel Bickett of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation finds that more components from Swiss companies surface on the Ukrainian battlefield than from almost any other European country. “Most of them are found in missiles and drones. But also in tanks, command centers, aircraft, and other weapon systems,” Bickett says.

The study identifies 322 Swiss-origin components, including microprocessors, GPS modules, connectors, and cables. Companies such as Geneva-based Lemo Group and Huber+Suhner appear in Russian customs data, though many of the parts are produced in Asia or other European nations. U-blox GPS modules also continue to show up in Russian drones, with one traced to a production run in March 2025.

Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) says it prosecutes violations “consistently,” has tripled staff since 2022, and prioritizes sanctions enforcement. Bickett emphasizes, however, that Switzerland should examine every item in Russian customs records and sanction all parties involved.

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