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American researchers claim mysterious GPS disruptions across Northern Europe may be linked to Russian satellites operating in highly elliptical orbits. But critics argue the evidence is circumstantial and that the story may be fueling a new round of space-security spending in the West.
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (1159+ words) The argument is based on data collected by reference stations that are part of the International GNSS Service, a global network that "continuously monitors satellite navigation signals. Between 2019 and 2026, 75 distinct incidents were reportedly identified by researchers in which the quality…...
The Race for Chip Independence: Russia Bets Big on Domestic Epitaxy
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (919+ words) Russia has launched two major semiconductor equipment projects worth nearly 2 billion rubles to develop domestic epitaxy systems capable of replacing key Western technologies. The initiative targets advanced chip manufacturing capabilities and seeks to localize critical components ranging from vacuum systems…...
Russian Chip Developer Baikal Reveals AI Processor Roadmap
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1343+ words) Russia has unveiled ambitious plans to build its own AI accelerator chips to rival NVIDIA, signaling a major push toward technological independence amid sanctions and the global AI race. Baikal Electronics says its future processors could power everything from Russian…...
Russia's ISS Experiment Aims to Build Ultra-Pure Chips in Space Vacuum
2+ week, 1+ day ago (655+ words) Russia is conducting a rare experiment outside the International Space Station to grow ultra-pure semiconductors directly in the vacuum of space. Scientists believe orbital manufacturing could eventually produce next-generation materials for smartphones, satellites, lasers, and military electronics with purity levels…...
Russia's Forgotten Silicon Valley Is Coming Back to Life
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1307+ words) Russia is racing to rebuild its semiconductor industry amid sanctions, global chip wars, and growing technological isolation. While Moscow cannot yet rival Taiwan or the United States in advanced chips, it is carving out a strategic niche in military, industrial,…...
Russia Unveils Futuristic 3 D-Printed Train Wheels That Absorb Shocks Like Suspension
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1397+ words) Russia has unveiled a revolutionary 3 D-printed train wheel featuring a futuristic internal lattice structure that can absorb shocks and vibrations while remaining strong enough for heavy rail operations. The breakthrough could transform railway manufacturing by reducing costs, cutting dependence on…...
Russia's Rare KOMDIV Architecture Reappears in New Industrial Electronics Platform
3+ week, 5+ day ago (606+ words) The chip operates at frequencies of up to 300 MHz and consumes less than 0. 5 volts of power. It is also suitable for severe industrial environments, as it operates within the industrial temperature range of minus 40 to plus 85 degrees Celsius. Upon initial…...
Could Russia Leapfrog EUV? New 6. 7nm Lithography Concept Emerges
1+ mon, 12+ hour ago (1011+ words) If feasible, this concept could allow Russia to bypass multiple generations of conventional semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign lithography systems dominated by ASML. Lithography systems are essential for producing modern chips, as they project microscopic patterns onto silicon…...
Russia's 5nm Memory Breakthrough Could Outlast Flash by 1000x
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1021+ words) Russian scientists at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed ultra-thin ferroelectric memory (5 nm HZO) capable of over 100 million rewrite cycles, far exceeding typical flash endurance. The breakthrough also explains key failure mechanisms, positioning Russia strongly in memory science'though…...
After Sanctions, Russia Builds Its Own Chip Machines90 nm Next
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1045+ words) Russia is accelerating its semiconductor independence push with plans to develop a domestic 90 nm lithography machine by 2026, building on newly revived 350 nm and upcoming 130 nm systems. This marks a strategic shift toward self-reliance in critical chip technologies amid global supply…...