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Ukraine claims Russian S-71 cruise missile uses Nvidia Jetson Orin AI chip
Key points
- Ukraine claims Russian S-71 missile uses Nvidia Jetson Orin.
- Jetson Orin NX provides AI for autonomous targeting.
- Nvidia states Jetson Orin is not export-controlled or sold in Russia.
- Chip markings suggest a packaging date of October 2025.
Alleged Use of Nvidia AI in Russian Missile
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that Russia's S-71 'Monochrome' cruise missiles contain Nvidia Jetson Orin modules. These modules are said to provide artificial intelligence capabilities to the missile, which is noted for its reduced observability and autonomous targeting.
The specific module identified reportedly carries an Nvidia chip marked SNVUP6.MOP TE980M-A1, resembling the Jetson Orin NX 8GB/16GB system-on-module. The Orin NX is an automotive-grade system-on-module featuring Arm Cortex-A78AE cores, an Ampere architecture GPU with 1024 CUDA cores and 32 Tensor cores, and dedicated NVDLA engines, offering up to 157 sparse INT8 TOPS performance for AI.
Nvidia's Response and Product Details
Nvidia stated that its Jetson Orin modules are consumer-grade products intended for students, developers, and startups, not for military use. The company also clarified that these products are not officially available in Russia and are not subject to export controls. Nvidia noted that pre-owned Jetson modules are available through various reseller channels and committed to taking action if any customer violates U.S. export controls.
The Jetson Orin NX, which began shipping in 2023, is designed for space- and power-constrained applications requiring vision capabilities, such as drones and mobile robots. It can function as an electro-optical perception computer for local image recognition.
Potential Function in the S-71 'Monochrome'
In the S-71 'Monochrome' missile, the Nvidia Jetson Orin NX could serve as the compute engine for an electro-optical perception system, potentially based on a Chinese-made Honpho TS130C-01 module. This system would recognize images in real-time to assist with terminal guidance. The S-71M 'Monochrome' missile has a range of up to 300km, carries a 250kg high-explosive fragmentation bomb, and can be launched from Su-57 fighters or S-70 Okhotnik drones.
Discrepancy in Chip Packaging Date
A notable detail from the claims is that the markings on the purportedly found chip indicate it was packaged in October 2025. This date is in the future, which could suggest either a misinterpretation of the markings or a discrepancy in the information provided.
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Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence claims Russia's S-71 'Monochrome' cruise missile incorporates Nvidia Jetson Orin modules for AI capabilities. This suggests the use of commercial AI hardware in advanced military systems, raising questions about supply chains and export controls.