Interactive Summary: The Orlan Complex: Tracking the Supply Chains of Russia’s Most Successful UAV

A drawing of the Orlan UAV

Drawing of the Orlan UAV.


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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The Orlan Complex: Tracking the Supply Chains of Russia’s Most Successful UAV

WRITTEN BY

James Byrne

RUSI Senior Associate Fellow

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Dr Jack Watling

Senior Research Fellow, Land Warfare

Military Sciences

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Professor Justin Bronk

Senior Research Fellow, Airpower & Technology

Military Sciences

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Gary Somerville

Former RUSI Research Fellow

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Joe Byrne

Former RUSI Research Fellow

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Jack Crawford

Research Fellow

Proliferation and Nuclear Policy

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Jane Baker

Independent Consultant

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