Russian missile uses Nvidia AI chip to help target Ukraine
Kyiv wants tighter controls to keep foreign silicon out of Moscow's weapons
Ukrainian military intelligence has discovered an Nvidia Jetson Orin module in the wreckage of a Russian S-71 Monochrome cruise missile. This suggests that artificial intelligence technologies may be used in the missile. The S-71M is capable of autonomous target engagement using optical sensors and onboard computing. The discovery of this component indicates that Nvidia's hardware is still reaching Russian weaponry despite sanctions and the company's exit from Russia in 2022.
Nvidia's Jetson Orin hardware is designed for use in autonomous systems and was sold to various customers for diverse purposes, including military applications. However, the chip should not have been available in Russia. The recovered Nvidia chip, identified as TE980M-A1, is a 16GB unit released in early 2023. While Nvidia stated that they cannot track products after sale, they would take action against customers violating U.S. export controls.
Recent disclosures also show Chinese-made electronics in Russian weapons. GUR believes that current export control regimes are ineffective and calls for increased sanctions pressure and coordinated global efforts.
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