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South African sensor was found in Russian kamikaze drones

Summary by CapeTown ETC
South African authorities have opened an inquiry after a laser rangefinder made by Centurion firm Lightware Optoelectronics was identified among parts recovered from Russian strike drones operating over Ukraine. (Bloomberg) Ukraine’s special envoy for sanctions, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, said the unit can measure distance and act as a contact sensor that may trigger detonation when a drone reaches its target. Ukrainian intelligence listed the device am…
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CapeTown ETC broke the news in on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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