Ukraine has formally informed the Indian government that electronic components manufactured or assembled in India have been found in Russian-operated Shahed drones, raising concerns about the unintended diversion of dual-use technology amid the ongoing war.
According to a report by Moneycontrol, Ukrainian authorities have identified parts such as a Vishay bridge rectifier (model E300359) and a PLL-based signal generator chip from Bengaluru-based Aura Semiconductor in the Iranian-origin Shahed 136 drones used by Russia. The discoveries were made through Ukrainian military intelligence and have been brought to the attention of India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as well as the European Union.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to the concerns, reiterated that India is committed to non-proliferation norms and exercises strict control over exports of sensitive technologies. “We take such reports seriously and ensure compliance with our export control laws,” Jaiswal stated.
Following Ukraine’s representations, Indian security agencies reportedly visited multiple electronics manufacturers across Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai to assess export records and ensure adherence to guidelines regarding dual-use items.
Aura Semiconductor co-founder Kishore Ganti expressed concern over the findings and said the company conducted an internal audit. However, due to the product’s plug-and-play nature, he said they were unable to trace the final end-user.
