GeopoliticsMedium•18 October 2026•
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Ukrainian Probe: US Components Make Up 75% of Chips in Russia's Geran-4 Drones
Key Facts
1A Ukrainian investigation found that 80 out of 105 components in Russia's Geran-4 drone are manufactured by US companies.
2Texas Instruments accounts for over 58% of the total electronic components identified in the drone.
A Ukrainian investigation found that 80 out of 105 components in Russia's Geran-4 drone are manufactured by US companies. Reuters reported that Texas Instruments alone accounts for over 58% of the total electronic components identified in the drone, including specialized processors and transceivers found despite ongoing sanctions.
Texas Instruments (TXN) closed at $276.48 on October 16, 2026, while Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) closed at $82.85 on the same date. The findings highlight increased regulatory scrutiny for US semiconductor firms as authorities examine how Western technology continues to permeate Russian military hardware through complex global supply chains.