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The Black Market of Drones and Gray Arms Trade
Coupel, a state-owned manufacturer blacklisted by both the U.S. and EU, has been hosting Chinese engineers multiple times since mid-2024. These specialists have trained Russian staff on drone assembly and operational testing—activities that appear to extend beyond mere technical cooperation. Chinese shipments, including models like A140, A900, and A200, have been documented passing through intermediary firms such as TSK Vector, a known banned procurement front for Russia.