Ukrainian researchers have uncovered Western-made components in North Korean missiles used by Russia in its war against Ukraine. These components, which include microcontrollers, came from at least nine Western companies despite strict sanctions. This discovery highlights weaknesses in enforcing export controls and raises concerns about the continued flow of technology to North Korea and Russia, reports Bloomberg.
The list of implicated companies includes U.S.-based Analog Devices and Broadcom, Dutch NXP Semiconductors, Swiss company TRACO Electronic AG, and British XP Power. These parts were manufactured as recently as last year, demonstrating that components are still being smuggled to North Korea and eventually to Russia despite years of sanctions.
