The current state of Russia's military industry is revealed: The technologically backward and foreign-dependent Russian military industry has long been considered powerful and advanced, but recent revelations have led us to revisit this view. In the war in Ukraine, most of the main battles used by the Russian army are Soviet technology in the seventies and eighties of the last century, which shows their lack of information capabilities. For example, the T-14 "Armata" main battle tank is facing the problem of discontinuation and cannot be mass-produced; The T-90M main battle tank was also forced to downgrade, losing important thermal imaging instruments. In addition, the Russian army uses other tanks, infantry armored vehicles, and other technological heritage from the Soviet era. All this exposes the serious technological backwardness of the Russian military industry and its dependence on foreign technology. The so-called "modernization" of the Russian military industry is actually achieved through the purchase of advanced electronic systems, optical systems and chips, etc., from Western countries for reassembly.
The technology of the United States, France, Germany and other countries is indispensable for Russia. This makes the Russian military industry look strong on the outside, but in reality it is heavily dependent on the technologies of other countries. So how serious is the technological backwardness and dependence of the Russian military industry? First of all, let's look at the main battle tank of the Russian army, the T-14 "Armata". This tank is considered the pride of the Russian military industry, but due to technical problems, it could not be mass-produced. According to reports from Russia, the T-14's automatic loading system is malfunctioning, which prevents it from working properly. In addition, the tank faced engine problems, as well as a number of other destabilizing factors. Therefore, the Russian army did not massively use T-14 tanks in the war in Ukraine. In addition to the T-14, there were problems with the "modernized" T-90M main battle tank. The tank, which was called the "Black Shark" at the beginning of its design, has now been downgraded and has lost important thermal imaging instruments.
This means that the Russian army will face difficulties when fighting at night, lacking accurate target recognition capabilities. In addition to tanks, the rest of the equipment used by the Russian army is mostly derived from Soviet-era technology. Take, for example, infantry armored vehicles, which are used by the Russian army with BMP-2 and BMP-3, both of which were products of the seventies and eighties of the last century. Compared with Western countries, these equipment are relatively backward in terms of firepower, protection, and information capabilities. This technological backwardness and dependence on foreign technology has made the Russian military industry overstretched in the face of the situation of modern warfare. In the era of information warfare, it is extremely important to master key technologies such as advanced electronic systems, optical systems, and chips. And the dependence of the Russian military industry does not allow them to independently develop these key technologies, and can only meet their own needs through purchase and assembly. For Russia, solving the problem of technological backwardness and dependence of the military-industrial complex is an urgent task.
They need to increase investment in military technology, improve their ability to innovate independently, and reduce their dependence on foreign technology. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for the Russian army to make a difference in the face of a modernized enemy. Thus, the ** of the Russian military industry was uncovered, showing their technological backwardness and dependence on foreign technology. Only by increasing investment and improving the ability of independent innovation can Russia make greater breakthroughs in the field of military industry and ensure its own weakness of the Russian military industry: dependence and camouflage The Russian military industry has always had some obvious deficiencies in modernization and informatization. Although the country has made some important breakthroughs in military technology, there is still a large gap compared to Western countries. The Russian military industry has long relied on Western technology, and this dependence has been particularly exposed in the Russia-Ukraine war. The problem of dependence of the Russian military industry is manifested in two main ways. First of all, they rely on Western technology for modernization and informatization.
Western countries have made tremendous progress in these areas, while Russia lags behind them. Therefore, Russia has to move from the West to fill its own shortcomings. However, this dependency brings a big problem, that is, the core technology is controlled by people. As soon as Western countries limit their technology to Russia, Russia will be in trouble. Secondly, Russia is trying to restore Soviet-era technologies in order to compensate for the shortcomings in modernization and informatization. However, such efforts require time and resources, and progress has been slow. Soviet-era technology, while still superior in some respects, is outdated and does not meet the needs of modern warfare. Therefore, Russia must increase R&D and innovation on the basis of maintaining traditional technologies in order to enable its military industry to remain competitive with Western countries. However, as we've seen, there are some issues with both strategies.
Relying on Western technology will make Russia at the mercy of others in terms of core technology, and they will face a serious dilemma in the event of a technological disruption. Restoring Soviet-era technology, while a viable option, requires a lot of time and resources, as well as overcoming difficulties in modernization and informatization. Thus, we can say that the Russian military industry is actually a camouflaged military-industrial autonomous power. They relied on the technological legacy of the Soviet era and filled their own deficiencies with the help of advanced Western technology. However, this camouflage does not mean that Russia does not have the ability to independently develop and innovate. In fact, Russia has made important breakthroughs in a number of areas, such as missile technology and electronic warfare technology. However, they still need to step up their efforts to improve existing technologies and accelerate the pace of independent R&D and innovation. Russia's problems exposed in the Russia-Ukraine war have provided them with valuable experience.
They need to pay more attention to R&D and innovation in core technologies, reduce their dependence on Western technology, and accelerate the pace of reviving Soviet-era technology. At the same time, Russia should also strengthen military-technological exchanges and cooperation with other countries in order to learn from their experience and technology and promote the development of its own military industry. In conclusion, the problem of the soft underbelly of the Russian military industry has always existed, but they do not lack the will and ability to solve the problem. By intensifying independent R&D and innovation and reducing its dependence on Western technology, Russia is expected to make greater breakthroughs in modernization and informatization and become a truly independent military industrial power. Russia: A combative stateRussia, a large Eastern European country with a long history and vast territory, has always been known for its great military prowess. However, despite the fact that the Russian army has not performed well at some point, we cannot underestimate the resilience and combat effectiveness of the Russian nation. There are many events in the history of Russia that testify to this.
First of all, we can review Russia's performance in World War II. When the German Nazis invaded the Soviet Union, the Russian people faced great difficulties and challenges. However, they did not give in, on the contrary, they showed an amazing will to resist. They fought a protracted battle with the enemy, eventually cornering Nazi Germany. Another example is Russia's performance in the events on the Crimean peninsula. In 2014, unrest in Ukraine** led to Russia's military intervention in Crimea. Despite the strong dissatisfaction of the international community, Russia did not back down. They demonstrated their military prowess and succeeded in incorporating Crimea into their territory. In addition, Russia has made a major breakthrough in military technology. They have the most powerful nuclear arsenal in the world and have made great progress in areas such as missile defense, strategic bombers and military equipment.
This allows Russia to play an important role in international affairs and maintain a balance with other major powers. However, we cannot ignore the poor performance of the Russian army at certain times. For example, in the First World War, the Russian army suffered heavy losses, which eventually led to the outbreak of the ** revolution. Similarly, at the beginning of World War II, the Russian army showed a certain degree of inadequacy in the battle with the German **. However, this does not negate the endurance and explosiveness of the Russian nation. They have gone through a lot of difficulties and challenges, but they have always been able to rise back from failure. This resilience and fighting power are the unique qualities of the Russian nation, which have allowed them to stand firm in the long river of history. Russia's combat effectiveness is reflected not only in the military, but also in other areas. The prosperity of Russian culture and art, as well as the love and loyalty of the Russian people to their country, are manifestations of Russia's combat effectiveness.
They have made significant contributions to the world in their own unique ways, and they have always maintained their identity and values. In the era of globalization and multipolarity, Russia's position has become even more important. They are not only an economic powerhouse, but also a country with great military power. They have an increasing voice in international affairs, and their decisions play an important role in changing the global landscape. Therefore, we cannot underestimate the resilience and combat effectiveness of the Russian nation. Although the Russian army has not performed well at certain times, their endurance and explosiveness have made them a combative nation. Russia will continue to play an important role, both militarily and in other areas, and make its own contribution to the world.