Hitec respond to claims regarding components used in the Shahed-136 drones.

September 07, 2023 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hitec Group USA and Hitec Korea respond to claims regarding components used in the Shahed-136 drones.

Hitec Group USA has become aware that two of our hobby class servos have been found in the Shahed-136 drone platforms used in the ongoing, devastating War on Ukraine. For months, Hitec USA and Hitec Korea have been working with multiple international government agencies to discover and track how our products ultimately arrived in Iran. Hitec has been diligent in blocking the sale of product to Russia, Belarus and Iran. Through extensive vetting, we believe that our product was obtained through typical hobby channels located in Europe and Asia, while other product was procured by third party electronics firms located in China, UAE and Europe. All our discovery information regarding these buyers has been disclosed to the proper authorities for review.

Hitec and our global partners understand the magnitude of this situation and have taken serious measures to ensure our products are not sold nor distributed to any entities that support the invasion of Ukraine. We have ceased all shipments of the servo models used in the Shahed-136 from going into China. Since the flow of this product has been disrupted, many unscrupulous electronics distributors are now attempting to obtain quotes. Hitec has and will continue to reject these requests and inform the proper authorities of such inquiries.

Hitec remains committed to manufacturing exceptional products to our valued customers and will maintain vigilance in our prosecution of those that misuse our products.

Sincerely,
 

Jin W. Park

President / Hitec Group USA, Inc.

Hitec Group USA, Inc. | 9320 Hazard Way, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123

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