US Senate to scrutinise semiconductor firms over chips found in Russian weapons in Ukraine
Despite stringent export regulations, US-origin chips have been found in various Russian military equipment.
The US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will hold a hearing on Tuesday to examine the use of American-manufactured semiconductors in Russian weapons deployed in Ukraine. The hearing will feature executives from Analog Devices, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel, and Texas Instruments, who will address concerns about their products being found in Russian military equipment despite US export controls.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, who chairs the panel, has expressed concerns that US semiconductor manufacturers need to enhance efforts to prevent their chips from being misused by the Russian military. The investigation follows reports indicating that US-origin technology, including chips used in various weapons and military equipment, continues to appear on the battlefield.
Intel, AMD, Texas Instruments, and Analog Devices are sending vice presidents responsible for trade compliance to testify. The companies have stated their commitment to complying with export controls and combating illicit diversion of their products, though the effectiveness of these measures will be scrutinised during the hearing.
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