Ulyanov is still a big manufacturer for the Russian military. Ruggedized tubes in metal cases have also been used in artillery shells. Smerch-A airborne radar was way more powerful than its western counterparts. The technology was seen by the West when a MIG-25P pilot defected to Hokkaido in 1976.
Expopul owns the Mullard brand. What was Mullard is now Blackburn Microtech.
Last edited by Bushfiva; 29th Mar 2009 at 01:12.
Reason: Argh. Said "I believe" 3 times. Finally it got to me.