SOURCE: AFI
The United States government is intensifying its efforts to prevent Indian companies from supplying Russia with technology and components that could be used in its military arsenal. The move comes in the wake of sanctions imposed on Bengaluru-based Si2 Microsystems last year for allegedly supplying dual-use technology to Moscow.
A government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that US officials are engaging in extensive consultations and sensitization programs with Indian businesses to highlight the risks associated with exporting specific products. These items, including chemicals, aeronautic parts, and components, could potentially find their way into Russian missile systems and other defense equipment.
The focus on dual-use items, which have both civilian and military applications, stems from their inclusion in the Western sanctions imposed in response to the Ukraine war. Electronic components, machine tools, drones, and drone software are among the products on the restricted list.
By actively engaging with Indian industry, the US aims to bolster compliance with sanctions and mitigate the potential consequences for companies that inadvertently violate these regulations.