German company 3W linked to Hezbollah drones used in attack on Israel

"'Before Hezbollah’s reprisal against Israel this weekend, 3W was already on notice that its parts have wound up in drones from Iran’s proxy and partner network,' Jason Brodsky, the policy director for the US-based think tank United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), told i24NEWS. 'Downed Houthi drones have also featured 3W parts. There needs to be better due diligence and export restrictions on these parts coming from Europe. Knowing your customer’s customer is absolutely vital.' ...

However, UANI put 3W on notice in 2020 about the engineering firm's alleged unsavory business practices. In a letter sent to Ute Weinhold, the Managing Director of 3W-Modellmotoren Weinhold GmbH, in February 2020, UANI asked for detailed information about 3W’s "sale of products which are reportedly being used by terrorist proxies of the Islamic Republic of Iran." Weinhold refused to respond at the time.

When confronted by i24NEWS about the UANI letter, Kai Weinhold refused to comment."