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Ukraine uncovered an NVIDIA chip inside a downed Russian drone, effectively transforming it into a digital predator capable of autonomous target identification and engagement.


Ukraine Uncovers NVIDIA Chip in Russian Drone, Turning It Into a Digital Predator Capable of Autonomous Targeting and Engagement

Russia’s shift in UAV strategy began in early 2024, when drone deployment moved from frontline targets to deeper interdiction strikes aimed at Ukraine’s energy, logistics, and civilian infrastructure. That NVIDIA Orin chips continue reaching Russia despite sanctions speaks volumes about global tech proliferation and the ease with which restrictions can be bypassed. In 2023 alone, an estimated $17 million worth of NVIDIA components made their way into Russia via gray market channels — often disguised as consumer electronics and shipped in small parcels through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and China.

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