Ukraine's Defence Intelligence obtained 100 gigabytes of classified data from Russian company Special Technology Centre (STC) LLC, which produces Orlan UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
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The data obtained includes documentation for 194 items: blueprints, specifications, patents, software for existing and prospective military developments
The data could be worth US$1.5 billion according to preliminary estimates
The Russian company has been sanctioned since 2016
The intelligence was obtained through cooperation with patriotic representatives of civil society and the media community
Ukraine obtained 100 gigabytes of classified data from the Russian-based Special Technology Center
The market value of the leaked data is tentatively estimated at $1.5 billion
STC produces Orlan reconnaissance UAVs of various modifications, electronic warfare and reconnaissance systems
The data contains documentation for 194 nomenclature units including drawings, specifications, patents, and software
The archive is being used to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities and weaken the aggressor state
Information was obtained through contacts with patriotic representatives of civil society and media community
HUR seized 100 GB of classified data worth around $1.5 billion from Special Technology Center, including blueprints, patents, and software on existing and developing projects
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