NewsBite

Exclusive

Queensland firm probed over parts in Russian ‘Frankenstein’ missile

Andrew Tillett

The Defence Department is investigating how a Brisbane military contractor’s communications parts may have ended up in so-called Frankenstein missiles Russia is building to launch strikes against Ukrainian targets.

RF Design has been unwittingly drawn into Moscow’s global scavenger hunt to skirt Western sanctions meant to choke Russian arms companies’ ability to acquire equipment for weapons.

Loading...
Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

Read More

Latest In Federal

Fetching latest articles

Most Viewed In Politics

    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/queensland-firm-probed-over-parts-in-russian-frankenstein-missile-20250521-p5m0y1