Interactive Summary: The Orlan Complex: Tracking the Supply Chains of Russia’s Most Successful UAV
James Byrne, Dr Jack Watling , Professor Justin Bronk, Gary Somerville, Joe Byrne, Jack Crawford and Jane Baker
21 December 20224 Minute Read
A joint investigation between RUSI, Reuters and iStories shows that Moscow's well-known UAV relies on complex supply chains that reach far beyond Russia's borders.
The Orlan Complex report highlights methodologies that can be used by state and non-state actors alike in combating Russian sanctions evasion networks.
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WRITTEN BY
James Byrne
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow
Dr Jack Watling
Senior Research Fellow, Land Warfare
Military Sciences
Professor Justin Bronk
Senior Research Fellow, Airpower & Technology
Military Sciences
Gary Somerville
Former RUSI Research Fellow
Joe Byrne
Former RUSI Research Fellow
Jack Crawford
Research Fellow
Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Jane Baker
Independent Consultant