Russian Military-industrial Complex Plunged Into Crisis

Restoring arms production will take years.

The war in Ukraine and Western sanctions are seriously undermining the Russian military industry. Production lines cannot cope with the demands of the times, and ambitious projects such as the Su-75, Su-57, T-14 Armata and PAK DA continue to be postponed. The factories lack microprocessors, skilled personnel and financial resources, forcing Moscow to repair old equipment instead of producing the latest systems, writes National Security Journal (translated by Charter97.org).

Mobilization has taken away a significant part of the workforce, and the combat readiness of soldiers is low. Many young men capable of working in production are at the front and die, leaving older employees inadequately trained for intensive work.

Decreasing oil prices and rising war costs are reducing budgetary options. Russia is forced to prioritize between the army, navy and aviation, but there are not enough resources for everything. International sanctions have limited access to high-tech components, and supplies from friendly countries are often delayed and inferior in quality.

Major projects such as the Su-75 and Su-57 are experiencing problems with mass production and export. The T-14 Armata remains expensive and overpriced, and the PAK DA has been delayed again and again. The Russian navy is also suffering - in particular, there is no full-fledged aircraft carrier.

Soviet practices remain in place - factories are scattered, quotas are often formal, and research and development is not up to world-class standards. Combined, this leads to delays, reduced exports and a decline in Russia's deterrent power.

Analysts warn that rebuilding the military industry will take years. In the meantime, Ukraine, the U.S. and NATO can keep up the pressure, weakening Russia's ability to produce advanced weapons and influencing the course of the war.

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