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The Optron-Stavropol plant in Russia, which supplies microelectronics to the military and for Superjet aircraft, has ceased operations. The company is reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy, according to Russian media.

It is reported that since March 2025, Optron-Stavropol has suspended its operations: fulfilling the state defense order resulted in losses exceeding 149 million rubles (~ $1.90million), contract deliveries were disrupted, and as of June, the company’s accounts payable reached 230 million rubles (~ $2.94million). As a result, the company can no longer operate — its accounts have been frozen, and it has accumulated debts in taxes, wages, and utilities.

The plant’s power semiconductors are used in aviation and are installed in aircraft power systems. They are used in MiG, Tu, and Su aircraft, as well as in Sukhoi Superjet and MC-21 aircraft.

According to the company’s CEO, Pavel Bondarenko, the main reason for the crisis is the underpricing of products in military supply contracts. The production cost of one diode is 3,600 rubles (~ $46), but the military set the price at 2,600 rubles (~ $33). As a result, losses amounted to 102 million rubles (~ $1.30million) in 2023 and grew to 149 million rubles (~ $1.90million) in 2024. "The company cannot cover its costs and is forced to reduce its staff," Bondarenko stated.
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