Swiss company components found in Russian weapons, investigators say
Feb 24th 2026
An analysis by investigators and Ukrainian authorities identified 322 components linked to Swiss firms in Russian missiles, drones, tanks and other systems despite export bans and sanctions.
- Investigators and Ukrainian authorities identified 322 components linked to Swiss companies in Russian weapons.
- Components include microprocessors, GPS modules, connectors and cables, mostly found in missiles and drones.
- Many parts were manufactured outside Switzerland and reached Russia via intermediaries according to customs records.
- Russian customs data name firms such as Ublox, ST Microelectronics, Huber+Suhner and Lemo Group.
- Companies say deliveries to Russia have been halted and some transactions are under review while one firm did not respond to inquiries.
- Switzerland's SECO says it has tripled staff since 2022 and prosecutes sanctions violations, while investigators call for inspections and sanctions on intermediaries