Ukrainian anti-graft agency uncovers over 40 non-Russian components in X-59 missiles
42 foreign-made parts and various components have been found in Russian X-59 air-launched missiles, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention reported on Jan. 5.
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42 foreign-made parts and various components have been found in Russian X-59 air-launched missiles, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention reported on Jan. 5.
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