Did you know that Russia’s cutting-edge Oreshnik missile relies heavily on Western technology? Despite sanctions, an investigation reveals that advanced systems like CNC machines from Germany and Japan are crucial for its production. Even components from brands like Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain continue to reach Russia, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of sanctions. With the Oreshnik now in mass production, how long can Moscow sustain this reliance on foreign tech? Let’s explore the surprising loopholes fueling Russia’s military machine.
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00:00Did you know that Russia's newest missile, the Oreshnik,
00:03heavily relies on Western technology for its production?
00:06Despite sanctions and a push for self-reliance,
00:09an investigation by the Financial Times reveals a surprising twist.
00:14The Oreshnik missile, touted as a cutting-edge weapon,
00:17is powered by advanced manufacturing systems from Germany and Japan.
00:22Technologies like CNC, computer numerical control,
00:26allow Russia to craft high-precision components
00:29crucial for their missile production.
00:31Even Russia's top military institutes,
00:34like the Moscow Institute for Thermal Technology,
00:37are recruiting experts skilled in using CNC systems
00:40from brands like Fanuc, Siemens, and Heidenhain.
00:43These systems are vital for shaping materials with unmatched precision.
00:48But there's more.
00:50While Russia imports CNC machines from China,
00:52the brains behind them, the controllers,
00:55are still sourced from the West.
00:57In fact, shipments worth over $3 million have reached Russia this year alone,
01:02despite tightened export controls.
01:05Sanctions have slowed, but not stopped this flow.
01:08The Oreshnik missile, confirmed to have been used in attacks on Ukraine,
01:12is now entering mass production.
01:15Yet, its dependency on foreign tech raises critical questions
01:18about the effectiveness of sanctions and global supply chains.
01:22How long can Russia sustain this reliance?
01:25And can the West close the loopholes that fuel Moscow's military machine?
01:29The stakes couldn't be higher.