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
Director, OSIA
Open Source Intelligence and Analysis (OSIA)
Dr Jack Watling
Senior Research Fellow, Land Warfare
Military Sciences
Professor Justin Bronk
Senior Research Fellow, Airpower & Technology
Military Sciences
Gary Somerville
Research Fellow
Open Source Intelligence and Analysis (OSIA)
Joe Byrne
Research Fellow
Open Source Intelligence and Analysis (OSIA)
Jack Crawford
Research Analyst
Open Source Intelligence and Analysis (OSIA)
Jane Baker
Independent Consultant