Shahed drones have been the iconic symbol of arms proliferation in recent years. This report traces the history of Iran’s and, subsequently, Russia’s efforts to procure and mass-produce the German-designed engines that power Shahed suicide drones and the role played by Chinese investors in making those engines available to them.
Russia
Sanctioned Sector Analysis: Russian Shipping
The Russian shipping sector is essential to the Kremlin’s oil and gas exports, military logistics, and weapons imports from Iran and North Korea.
Sanctioned Sector Analysis: Russian Private Military Companies (PMCs)
Russia uses PMCs internationally and domestically to support policy goals without committing conventional forces.
Red Flags in Real Cases: Enforcement and Evasion of Russia Sanctions
Illustrates common red flags using examples from U.S. export enforcement cases and other sanctions-related investigations.
Shortfalls and Improvisation: Tracking Russia’s Missile Use in Ukraine
A table that presents what is publicly known about the type, production, and current stocks of Russian missiles used in Ukraine.
Russia’s Sweetheart Deal for Iran
2/1/06 – New York Times. A deal in which Iran would shift its commercial enrichment work to Russia poses more problems than it solves.
Testimony: Export Control and Arms Proliferation: China and Russia
Testimony of Gary Milhollin Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin Law School and Director, Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation,…
Russia: Transfer of Chemical/Biological Warfare Equipment Reported by the Press – 1990-1999
Importing Country: Iraq Russian Developer, Exporter or Manufacturer: Unknown Date: 1995 Activity: Agrees to sell sophisticated fermentation equipment, including a 5,000 liter fermentation vessel
Russia: Transfer of Russian Nuclear Technology Reported by the Press – 1990-1999
Importing Country: Brazil Russian Developer, Exporter or Manufacturer: Minatom Date: 1994 Activity: Signs cooperation agreement in applied basic research, controlled thermonuclear fusion, research reactors, and radioisotope production Importing Country: China…
Russia: Transfer of Missiles, Missile Technology and Submarines Reported by the Press – 1990-1999
Importing Country: Brazil Russian Developer, Exporter or Manufacturer: Unknown Date: 1993 Activity: Twelve Russian scientists work on a project to develop fuel for three stages of Brazil’s Satellite Launch Vehicle…