







Russia has maintained and expanded missile production despite Western export restrictions. Its continued dependence on imported microelectronics is well documented, while claims that chemical precursors reach its defence industry from Uzbekistan require closer examination by sanctions authorities. Russia’s ability to…


Turkey says it is examining several options for its Russian-made S-400 air-defence systems but has not confirmed reports that the equipment could be transferred to a Gulf state to remove a central obstacle to renewed access to the F-35 programme.…

