Today the Russian army is one of the strongest in the world. Its power is made up of professional military personnel with an excellent level of special training and the latest strategic weapons. Already now the arsenal of the Russian Armed Forces has modern effective types military weapons, but latest developments, which will soon enter service, amaze with their technical and tactical characteristics. Most of them have no analogues.

Anti-tank weapons

The complex "Kornet - D" is designed to strike at tanks and other armored targets. Effective against targets equipped with means dynamic protection. A characteristic difference of the complex: its control is carried out not by wire, but by means of a laser beam. This allows you to hit even air targets at a distance of up to 10 kilometers.
The Hermes complex is a multi-purpose guided weapon installation. In 2012, its mass production was launched for arming military helicopters. "Hermes" effectively destroys single and group targets with single or salvo fire at a distance of up to 100 kilometers. This complex is a universal type of high-precision rocket artillery for all types of troops. It is adapted to various options basing: ground, aviation, ship, stationary for coastal defense.
MGK "Bur" - small grenade launcher complex, having a reusable launcher and a single shot. In 2014, it was adopted by the Russian army. The main purpose of the complex is the destruction of enemy manpower, unarmored vehicles, the destruction of shelters and structures. The Bur includes a self-contained fiberglass hull for the rocket engine and a munitions launcher. Its advantages: can be equipped with different types of shots, uses different types sights, can fire even from small enclosed spaces, safe handling and high efficiency of use.
RPG-32 "Hashim" - hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher. Provides protection from enemy tanks and armored vehicles. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it can fire grenades of various calibers, depending on the targets chosen to hit. It has a special system that deceives the active protection of the tank. She releases a false projectile, on which the protection is triggered, and the grenade in parallel strikes to kill.

The latest nuclear missiles

Nuclear weapons are the basis for the reliable defense of the state. The most common representatives of this type of weapon are the Sotka and Voyevoda ICBMs. Now the Topol and Topol-M missiles are being actively introduced. Soon the Armed Forces will also receive such promising new-generation nuclear weapons as the BZHRK Barguzin, ICBM Sarmat RS-28, RS-26 Rubezh, RS-24 Yars.
RS-24 "Yars" - a new generation of nuclear weapons. The complexes began to deploy in 2009 after the successful completion of the tests. In 2015, active equipment of combat units with these missiles began.
RS-26 "Rubezh" - strategic rocket launcher. Its basis is an intercontinental ballistic missile of increased accuracy. The development and improvement of the complex has been carried out since 2006. Since 2014, after a series of tests and modernization work, the Rubezh has been adopted by the missile forces. strategic purpose. In the future, this missile will replace the Topol and Topol-M.
ICBM "Sarmat" RS-28 - a new generation missile. According to the original plan, it was supposed to enter service at the end of 2016. In 2015, the production of the first parts for this complex began. The complex is equipped with a heavy multi-stage liquid intercontinental ballistic missile. It differs from its predecessors by massive means of protection against missile defense, improved flight path and hypersonic maneuvering units.
BZHRK "Barguzin" - an innovative railway missile system. AT this moment the weapon has the status of "secret". Its design began in 2012 on the basis of the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering. It is planned that its deployment will begin no earlier than 2018. The complex will be based on Yars or Yars-M missiles. BZHRK will be able to move throughout the country, covering up to 1000 kilometers per day. In addition, moving along railroad tracks is more economical than moving an unpaved automobile complex.

Weapon

Double medium ADS machine - unique weapon, capable of shooting effectively on land and under water. It provides the ability to fire from the left and right shoulder. The assault rifle is equipped with a removable underbarrel grenade launcher, combined mounts for all types of sights. The ADS outperforms its predecessors in accuracy and firing efficiency.
SVLK-14S is a highly accurate sniper weapon. It is capable of effectively hitting targets at a distance of up to 1.5-2 kilometers. This rifle is not a fixed model, its characteristics vary depending on the intended use. Can be attached to the trunk different types sights. The weapon is extremely a high degree accuracy.
The 6S8 sniper complex tops the list of the best Russian large-caliber rifles. The rifle was created back in 1997, but then, for various reasons, it did not pass all the tests. After functional improvements and modernization in 2013, the complex was put into service. The rifle was designed to destroy manpower, lightly armored and unarmored vehicles, group targets at a distance of up to 1.5 kilometers. It can use a specially designed cartridge, as well as the entire range of standard cartridges. It has a compact size and low weight, which ensures its maneuverability.
Armored vehicles and tanks
Armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, amphibious assault vehicles are successfully used by the Russian military in different conditions military operations. Reliable machines are constantly being upgraded, adapting to the requirements of the terrain and the conditions for performing maneuvers.
The latest developments that have entered service are the BTR-82 and BTR-82A. These modifications have an economical engine, are equipped with an electric drive with a stabilizer for controlling the gun, and are equipped with a laser sight. They have improved reconnaissance capabilities, a fire extinguishing system, and fragmentation protection.
BMP-3 - unique war machine, which has no analogues in the world. The equipment is equipped with mine protection, has a sealed hull with circular armor. This airborne floating machine is capable of speeds up to 70 km/h.
The Russian T-90 tank, especially its modification T-90SM, is equipped with an air conditioning system, an improved fire extinguishing system, and is capable of effectively hitting moving targets.
The Armata tank, a strategic development of Russian scientists, can become a unique type of weapon. At the moment, the combat vehicle is being tested, but military experts predict the status of the most effective tank for Armata.

Aviation

Among the means air defense the Su-35S aircraft and the KA-52 Alligator and KA-50 Black Shark helicopters should be singled out. The fighter has a unique weapon control system, hits targets with high accuracy and is able to gain air supremacy in a short time. "Alligator" and "Black Shark" are formidable military vehicles, so far no country in the world has created helicopters that would surpass them in tactical and technical specifications.
Well equipped and Russian fleet. Modern surface ships provide transportation of military and weapons. Underwater submarines carry out brilliant reconnaissance operations, inflict surprise attacks on the enemy, and protect territorial water boundaries.
The development of ultra-efficient surface-to-surface cruise missiles also deserves attention, including the BrahMos complex equipped with the SK310 missile, the KTRV hypersonic missile, the BrahMos-II, and the Zircon-S.

What budget money is spent on defense spending can be seen by looking at the changes Russian army in recent years. The latest types of weapons have already begun to arrive in a variety of units of the Russian army. On February 23, we prepared an overview of the most effective military Russian technology.

1. "Typhoon"

The first batch of ultra-protected Typhoon trucks entered the Russian armed forces for testing in 2014. Each machine uses combined armor from ceramic tiles. Without serious damage and death of personnel, the Typhoon can withstand an explosion of up to 8 kg of TNT under the wheel or bottom. The machines also have an information and control system GALS-D1M.

2. "Defender" Su-34

The first Su-34s entered service in 2014 in the amount of 16 units. According to its classification, the aircraft is a fighter-bomber. According to NATO classification, it passes as Fullback and belongs to the 4+ generation of aircraft. It was created on the basis of the Su-27. The aircraft can strike at ground and surface targets. It can also carry nuclear weapons.

3. Monomakh

In December 2014, a new nuclear submarine cruiser "Vladimir Monomakh" was launched and put into service with the Russian Navy. Today it is one of the best submarines in the world. Armed with a new complex intercontinental missiles"Mace".

4. "White Swan"

Two years ago, the RF Armed Forces began deliveries of updated strategic bombers Tu-160M. For the most part, engineers worked to improve the flight performance of the machine, in particular, the latest flight and navigation system was installed. The aircraft can reach speeds up to 2000 km/h. Without refueling overcomes ¼ of the earth's equator.

5. "Bakhcha"

BMD-4M "Bakhcha" completed military trials and began to enter service. This is a new maneuverable, airmobile, amphibious vehicle with high firepower designed for use by troops. The first batch of 64 vehicles was delivered in 2015.

6. S-400 "Triumph"

To date, the S-400 "Triumph" is only 7 units in the army, but in the future this machine will become a new standard for air defense. The S-400 Triumph station can simultaneously fire at 36 targets with up to 72 missiles aimed at them.

7. "Tornado"

Multiple rocket launchers MLRS "Tornado-G" of the latest model began to replenish the Russian army in early 2014. "Tornado" is a modification of the MLRS "Grad", has an increased rate of fire and a greater effective range. The installation can hit objects at a distance of up to 40 km.

8. MiG-31BM

Modernized MiG-31BM fighter-interceptors began to enter the army in 2014. Aircraft in the course of modernization received the latest control system. The target detection range was increased to 320 km and the engagement range to 280 km. The interceptor can hit up to 6 targets and "target" up to 10.

In total, there are 78 foreign defense enterprises from 14 countries at the forum. National expositions were organized by Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, Pakistan, Slovakia and South Africa.
The demonstration program, which unfolded on the territory of three clusters, involved more than 190 weapons, military and special equipment. Aviation is represented at the airfield in Kubinka, land technology- at the Alabino training ground. Here, on Lake Komsomolsk, there is a water cluster, where one of the main novelties is underwater robots. Small arms are displayed in the area of ​​the Multifunctional Fire Center.

SHF sniper rifle

© Press Service of the Kalashnikov Concern

The latest development for high-precision shooting. semi-automatic sniper rifle Chukavina (MW) is available in two calibers - 7.62 x 54 mm and 7.62 x 51 mm (the latter is also known as .308 Win, very popular in the world market). At the same time, in caliber 7.62 × 54 mm, it is compatible with magazines from SVD. In the basic configuration, the microwave is equipped with a telescopic butt with an adjustable cheek.
According to the general director of the Kalashnikov concern (part of Rostec) Alexei Krivoruchko, this development has a very great future, the Ministry of Defense and the Russian Guard, as well as export partners, are interested. There are great prospects in the civilian market. "Part of the tests concerning civil direction, we are already conducting this year and hope to start testing these rifles for law enforcement agencies in the near future, ”he said in an interview with TASS.
From the usual small arms Microwave differs primarily in the layout. The designers decided to leave traditional scheme with a receiver, closed by a lid. The new layout simplifies the mounting of optics, collimator sights, night and thermal imaging nozzles and other sighting systems.

BMD-4M with the Sinitsa combat module

The combat module "Sinitsa" is an improved combat compartment of the infantry fighting vehicle - BMP-3, which has retained a powerful set of weapons as part of a 100-millimeter cannon - launcher 2A70, 30mm 2A72 automatic cannon and 7.62mm PKTM machine gun.

Fighting machine landing BMD-4M with a combat module "Titmouse" © Anton Novoderezhkin / TASS

BMD-4M with "Tit" is designed to transport units of the Airborne Forces, conduct combat from a vehicle and provide fire support. Its total combat weight does not exceed 14.3 tons. The crew consists of three people, four paratroopers are allowed to be transported. BMD-4M can be parachuted with combat crew inside. The previously developed version of the BMD-4M was equipped with the Bakhcha-U fighting compartment.

Medical armored car "Tiger"

The military-industrial company (VPK) created a medical version of the armored car BMA "Tigr-Aibolit". This machine is made on an initiative basis.

Armored medical vehicle (BMA) "Tiger" © Anton Novoderezhkin / TASS

Tank support combat vehicle "Terminator"

The machine was involved in demonstrations at the Alabino training ground. It became known at the forum that for the first time the Russian Ministry of Defense bought a tank support combat vehicle in the interests of the Ground Forces.

Tank support combat vehicle "Terminator-3" in Syria. @WaelAlHussaini

It was created taking into account the military operations that were conducted back in Afghanistan. BMPT based on the T-90 tank is able to identify a hidden threat and destroy it before the main tank is hit. struck. Crew - five people. firepower provide two 30 mm automatic cannons, one machine gun, two AGS-30 grenade launchers and four anti-tank guided missiles type "Attack-T".

Armored personnel carrier BTR-87

First presented at the exhibition. The new armored personnel carrier, designated BTR-87, was developed by the Military Industrial Company. He received a layout with a front engine, in which the landing and landing of troops is carried out through the aft doors. Something similar to the BTR-4 of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Armored personnel carrier BTR-87 © Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS
BTR-4 Ladya (Ukraine)

“BTR-87 is an initiative development work. There may be a stern exit for paratroopers with a hinged door, as shown in the sample at the exhibition, or we can make a very convenient folding ramp, again in the stern. This is the main difference between the BTR-87 and the BTR-82A, where the troops land through hatches located in the sides of the hull, ”said Alexander Krasovitsky, general director of the military-industrial complex, to TASS.
The new vehicle is equipped with the undercarriage of the BTR-82A armored personnel carrier. The BTR-87 is a four-axle all-wheel drive floating vehicle with an 8 x 8 wheel formula. The BTR-87 received a combat module, the armament of which includes a 30-mm automatic cannon, a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, and four anti-tank guided missiles.
According to the developers, the BTR-87 has already passed a series of tests and is now being submitted by the Ministry of Defense to open development work in the interests of the military department.

Motorcycle for special forces

The presentation of a silent motorcycle designed for was held as part of the forum.

IZH motorcycle for special forces © Stanislav Krasilnikov/TASS

According to the head of the company, the range of motorcycles produced by the concern will be very wide. “We will make different models, different classes, but the emphasis will be on electric motorcycles,” he explained. The plans include the production of other electric vehicles.
As previously reported, the concern has developed an electric motorcycle for the traffic police and police departments. The power reserve for charging such a machine is 150 km. Maximum power - 15 kW. The first samples will be handed over to the Metropolitan Police at the end of August.

Armored communication vehicle "Tigr-US"

First presented at the exhibition. This machine will be able to transform into a control and intelligence center, a secure communications node or a mobile data processing center.

Tiger-US armored vehicle © Alexey Panshin/TASS

According to Alexander Davydov, General Director of Voentelecom, the system has unprecedented characteristics and is capable of replacing up to 70% of bulky and diverse command and staff vehicles and complex communications equipment, while providing much richer functionality and significantly improved performance characteristics with a multiple reduction in the cost of purchase and service.
It also became known that at the level of the concept, Voentelecom considers this communication and control vehicle as an unmanned, controlled artificial intelligence, independently determining the route, based on the situation in the theater of operations.

Buggy "Chaborz" M-6

Aeromobile multi-purpose all-terrain vehicle (buggy) Chaborz M-6 © Marina Lystseva/TASS

The new six-seat buggy "Chaborz" M-6 presented Training Center forces special purpose Chechnya.

It is primarily intended for military use and has a wide range of cargo transportation and installation capabilities. additional equipment. Serial production of all-terrain vehicles at the Chechenavto plant will begin after the presentation at the Army-2017 forum.
At present, the volume of serial production is 30 machines per month. The car is universal and adapts to various military and civilian needs.

Combat module using neural network technologies

For the first time, a new combat module with the use of neural network technologies was presented in the pavilion of the Kalashnikov Concern, allowing it to recognize targets and make decisions.

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A neural network is a fast learning system that is able to act not only in accordance with a given algorithm, but also on the basis of previously used experience. It also became known that this combat module can go into series in 2018 and can be installed on any equipment.

"Shotgun" to combat drones

The electromagnetic "gun" "Stupor" was created by the Main Research and Testing Center for Robotics of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation to suppress unmanned aerial vehicles.

Electromagnetic "gun" "Stupor" © Dmitry Reshetnikov/TASS

The complex is designed to suppress unmanned aerial vehicles, including drones, used on the ground and water surface, at a line-of-sight range. In addition, it can suppress the navigation and transmission channels of drones, as well as their photo and video cameras in the optoelectronic range.
"Rifle" radiates electromagnetic impulses and is primarily intended to suppress the control channel of the drone, which, under the influence of radiation, loses contact with the operator, which leads to uncontrolled flight and a fall.
"Stupor" operates at a distance of 2 km in a 20-degree sector. It can be charged both from the mains and from a car battery.

Russian Federation were formed in 1992. At the time of creation, their number was 2,880,000 people. Today it reaches 1,000,000 people. This is not only one of the largest armed forces in the world. The armament of the Russian army today is very modern, developed, has stocks nuclear weapons, weapons mass destruction, developed system countering the enemy offensive and redeploying weapons if necessary.

The army of the Russian Federation practically does not use foreign-made weapons. Everything you need is made in the country. All military equipment and weapons are the result of research by scientists and the functioning of the defense industry. The army is controlled by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation through military districts and other command and control bodies. Also, to manage the Russian Armed Forces, the General Staff was created, whose tasks are defense planning, conducting mobilization and operational training, organizing intelligence operations, etc.

Armored vehicles

Military equipment and weapons of the Russian army are constantly being modernized. This happens with vehicles such as armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles and BMD. They are intended for combat operations on various types of terrain, and are also capable of transporting a combat detachment of up to 10 people, and overcoming water obstacles. These vehicles can travel both forward and reverse at the same speed.

So, at the beginning of 2013, the BTR-82 and BTR-82A entered service with the Russian army. This modification has an economical diesel generator set, is equipped with an electric drive with a stabilizer to control the gun, a laser sight. The designers have improved reconnaissance capabilities, the fire extinguishing system and fragmentation protection have been improved.

About 500 BMP-3s are in service. This technique and the weapons it is equipped with have no equal in the whole world. equipped with mine protection, have a strong and sealed body, providing circular armor to protect personnel. The BMP-3 is an airborne amphibious vehicle. On a flat road speeds up to 70 km / h.

Russian nuclear weapons

Nuclear weapons have been adopted since the days of the USSR. This is a whole complex that directly includes ammunition, carriers and means of movement, as well as control systems. The action of the weapon is based on nuclear energy, which is released during the fission reaction or fusion of nuclei.

New today is the RS-24 "Yars". Developments on it were started under the USSR in 1989. After Ukraine refused to develop it jointly with Russia, all design developments in 1992 were transferred to MIT. By design, the Yars missile is similar to the Topol-M. Its difference is new platform for breaking blocks. On the Yars, the payload has been increased, and the hull has been treated with a special compound to reduce the impact of a nuclear explosion. This missile is capable of performing programmatic maneuvers and is equipped with a missile defense system.

Pistols for the army

Pistols in the troops of any kind are used for close combat and personal self-defense. This weapon gained popularity due to its compactness and light weight, but the main advantage was the ability to fire with one hand. Until 2012, pistols in service with the Russian army were used mainly by Makarov systems (PM and PMM). The models are designed for 9 mm cartridges. The firing range reached 50 meters, the rate of fire was 30 rounds per minute. Magazine capacity PM - 8 rounds, PMM - 12 rounds.

However, the Makarov pistol was recognized as obsolete, and a more modern model was adopted. This is the Swift, developed jointly with the special forces. In terms of its technical characteristics, the pistol surpasses the world-famous Glock. Another pistol that the army adopted new Russia in 2003, was the SPS ( self-loading pistol Serdyukov).

9-mm cartridges with small ricochet bullets, as well as armor-piercing and armor-piercing tracer bullets, were developed for it. It is equipped with a special spring to speed up the change of a two-row magazine and two safety valves.

Aviation

The armament of the Russian army in terms of aviation makes it possible to provide protection and attack on the enemy, as well as to carry out various operations, such as reconnaissance, security and others. Aviation is represented by aircraft and helicopters for various purposes.

Among the aircraft, it is worth noting the Su-35S model. This fighter is multifunctional and highly maneuverable, it is designed to strike at moving and stationary ground targets. But its main task is to gain air supremacy. The Su-35S has engines with more thrust and a rotary thrust vector (product 117-S). It uses a fundamentally new on-board equipment - the aircraft information and control system provides the maximum degree of interaction between the pilots and the machine. Installed on the fighter latest system weapons control "Irbis-E". It is capable of simultaneously detecting up to 30 air targets, firing up to 8 targets without interrupting ground and air surveillance.

Among the helicopters modern weapons Russian army should be noted KA-52 "Alligator" and KA-50 "Black Shark". These two combat vehicles are a formidable weapon, so far not a single country in the world has been able to create and oppose equipment that matches them in terms of tactical and technical capabilities. "Alligator" can operate at any time of the day or night, under any weather and climatic conditions. "Black Shark" is designed to destroy various armored vehicles, including tanks, as well as to protect ground facilities and troops from enemy attacks.

Vehicles

Equipment of the Russian army vehicles for various purposes differs in large scale. Automotive equipment is presented in the form of highly mobile, cargo-passenger, multi-purpose, specially protected and armored.

The STS "Tiger", adopted by the Russian army, has proven itself especially well. The car is used for reconnaissance operations, surveillance of the enemy, transportation of personnel and ammunition, patrolling high-risk areas, and escorting mobile columns. It has high maneuverability, a large power reserve, good visibility for firing.

For the operational transfer of equipment, ammunition and personnel in large quantities, the KRAZ-5233BE "Spetsnaz" is used. The vehicle is designed to work in harsh climatic conditions (from -50 to +60 degrees), has high cross-country ability - it can overcome water barriers up to 1.5 m deep and snow covers up to 60 cm high.

tanks

Tanks are armored fighting vehicles and are used by ground troops. Today, the T-90, T-80 and T-72 models are used in the Russian army. Modern armament with tanks outnumbers the equipment of the army of the United States of America.

The T-80 has been supplied to the army since 1976, since then it has gone through several modifications. It is used to support the destruction of people and various objects (for example, fortified firing points) with firepower, to create defensive lines. It has layered armor, increased maneuverability. It is equipped with a 125-mm cannon coaxial with a machine gun, a Utes machine-gun system, a smoke grenade launcher, and an anti-tank missile control system.

The T-90 tank, especially the T-90SM modification, can be safely positioned as the latest weapon of the Russian army. Equipped with an improved fire extinguishing system, an air conditioning system has been added, it is possible to hit moving targets with high accuracy while moving. In all characteristics, it surpasses such tanks as the Abrams or Leopard.

Machine guns in service with the army

The most famous weapon of the Russian army is this. And although they do not have grace or beauty, they have earned popularity for their simplicity and ease of use. This assault rifle dates back to 1959, when it was first adopted by the USSR army. Last years, since 1990, AK-74M models with a strap for mounting were produced for the army various kinds sights. In it, the designers were able to realize the dream of a universal machine. But no matter how universal it may be, history does not stand still, and technologies develop.

To date, the modern armament of the Russian army in terms of machine guns is represented by the AK-12 model. It is devoid of the shortcomings of all types of AK - there is no gap between the receiver cover and the receiver itself. The design makes the machine convenient for use by both right-handers and left-handers. The model is compatible with magazines for AKM, AK-74. It is possible to mount an underbarrel grenade launcher and various types of sights. The firing accuracy is almost 1.5 times higher than that of the AK-74.

Grenade launchers in Russian troops

Grenade launchers are designed for various purposes and are divided into several types. So, allocate easel, automatic, manual, multi-purpose, underbarrel and remotely controlled. Depending on the type, they are intended for the destruction of enemy troops, mobile and stationary targets, for the destruction of unarmored, lightly armored and armored vehicles.

New small arms The Russian army in this category is represented by the RPG-30 "Hook" grenade launcher. It is a disposable weapon, entered the army in 2013. It is double-barreled, consisting of two grenades: a simulator and a 105-millimeter combat one. The simulator ensures the activation of the enemy defense functions, and combat grenade directly destroys the unprotected target.

One cannot ignore such modern weapons of the Russian army as the GP-25 and GP-30 grenade launchers. They are equipped with Kalashnikov assault rifles of modifications AK-12, AKM, AKMS, AKS-74U, AK-74, AK-74M, AK-103 and AK-101. Underbarrel grenade launchers GP-25 and GP-30 are designed to destroy living and non-living targets and unarmored vehicles. Sighting range - about 400 m, caliber - 40 mm.

Sniper rifles

Sniper rifles used as small arms of the Russian army are divided into several types, or rather, they have different purposes. To eliminate single camouflaged or moving targets, a 7.62 mm SVD is used. The rifle was developed back in 1958 by E. Dragunov and has an effective range of up to 1300 meters. Since then, the weapon has gone through several modifications. In the 90s. was developed and put into service with the Russian army (SVU-AS). It has a caliber of 7.62 and is designed for airborne units. This rifle has automatic firing capability and is equipped with a folding buttstock.

For military operations that require the absence of noise, VSS is used. Despite the fact that the Vintorez sniper rifle was created in former USSR, SP-5 and SP-6 cartridges are used for firing (it pierces a steel plate 8 mm thick from a distance of 100 m). Sighting range is from 300 to 400 meters, depending on the type of sight used.

Russian Naval Forces

The armament of the Navy, which is used by the army of the new Russia, is quite diverse. Surface ships provide support for submarine forces, provide transportation of landing troops and cover landings, protection of territorial waters, coastline, search and tracking of the enemy, support for sabotage operations. Submarine forces provide reconnaissance operations, surprise attacks on continental and maritime targets. Forces naval aviation used to attack surface forces enemy, destruction of key facilities on its coastline, interception and prevention of attacks by enemy aircraft.

The Navy includes destroyers, patrol ships far and near sea zone, small missile and anti-submarine ships, missile, anti-sabotage boats, large and small landing ships, nuclear submarines, minesweepers, landing craft.

Defense production

After the collapse of the USSR, the defense industry experienced a sharp decline. However, in 2006, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the State Armaments Development Program for 2007-2015. According to this document, new weapons and various technical means should be developed over the indicated years to replace the old one.

The development and supply of new and modernized weapons and equipment is carried out by such enterprises as Russian Technologies, Oboronprom, Motor Builder, Izhevsk Machine Building Plant, United Aircraft Corporation, Russian Helicopters OJSC, Uralvagonzavod, Kurgan engine building plant" and others.

Most of the research centers and design bureaus that develop weapons for the Russian army are strictly classified, as are defense industry enterprises. But the defense industry today provides jobs for many large and medium-sized cities of the Russian Federation.

In 2010, the Russian aviation industry supplied the Russian Ministry of Defense with 21 aircraft (four Su-34s, four Su-30M2s, four Su-27SM3s, three MiG-29SMTs, four Yak-130s, one Il-62M and one Tu-154M) and 57 helicopters (15 Mi-28N, four Ka-52s, four Ansat-Us and 34 Mi-8 series).

In 2011, the Russian Ministry of Defense received at least 28 aircraft from industry (two Su-35S, six Su-34, eight Su-27SM3, eight Yak-130, one Tu-214ON, two Tu-154M, one An-140-100M) and more than 100 helicopters (15 Mi-28N, 10 Ka-52, two Mi-35M, one Mi-26, six Ansat-U, six Ka-226, more than 60 Mi-8 series of various modifications). Also this year, the modernization of the fleet of Su-25 attack aircraft to the SM standard continued.

In May 2011, 8 serial Ka-52 helicopters were put into service (4 in January to the Torzhok center and 4 in May to the Chernigovka air base, which is planned to be completely re-equipped with these machines in 2012. The plant can assemble up to 2 Ka-52 per month.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2011, 35 aircraft, 109 helicopters and 21 anti-aircraft missile systems were purchased.

As of the beginning of 2011, 8 out of 38 fighter aviation squadrons were re-equipped with new and upgraded aircraft (MiG-29SMT/UBT, MiG-31BM, Su-30SM, Su-27SM3, Su-30M2); attack aviation - 3 out of 14 aircraft (Su-25SM); bomber aviation - 2 out of 14 aircraft (Su-24M2). In the same year, one bomber air squadron of the Baltimore air base near Voronezh was re-equipped with the Su-34. Until 2020, aviation will receive 92 Su-34 front-line bombers under a contract concluded in 2012; at the same time, the state contract for the supply of 32 Su-34s to the Ministry of Defense, concluded in 2008, continues to be fulfilled, in total, about 140 SU-34s should arrive by 2020.

In total, in 2012, the Russian Air Force received more than 100 units of new equipment: Mi-28N, Mi-35 helicopters, various Mi-8 modifications, Su-30SM, Yak-130, An-140 and others. Also, in accordance with existing agreements, this year it is planned to supply more than 60 Ka-52, Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-35 helicopters and about 20 of the latest Su-34, Su-35S and others.

At the end of 2012, the Air Force received more than 150 new helicopters and aircraft (excluding modernized and repaired ones). According to Mikhail Poghosyan, President of the UAC, in 2013 the military industry will supply the Air Force with 60 new aircraft, and in 2014 66 new and 23 modernized aircraft.

It became known about the order of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation of 100 Ka-60 helicopters with the start date of deliveries in 2015.

In 2012-15, the Ministry of Defense will receive 55 Yak-130 combat training aircraft.

In 2012, the first modernized airborne early warning and control aircraft (AWACS) A-50U was delivered. The second aircraft will be handed over to the Air Force at the end of 2012.

Also in 2012, the fleet of the Russian Air Force was replenished with a new An-140-100 transport aircraft. In 2014, the Ministry of Defense received 5 such aircraft.

According to the statement of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force A. Zelin, the first serial fighter of the fifth generation T-50 (PAK FA) will enter the Russian Air Force as early as 2014-15. " Prototype We will receive the T-50 in 2013. Serial aircraft will begin to arrive in 2014-15," the commander in chief said.

A long-term contract has been signed for the production of 140 Ka-52s until 2020, while it is not specified whether some of these machines will be produced in a naval modification or there will be a separate contract for this.

“As part of the state armament program, it is planned to purchase ten An-124 aircraft after 2015,” Poghosyan told reporters at the MAKS 2011 air show that opened on Tuesday.

Until the end of 2019 for the rearmament of anti-aircraft missile troops The Air Force is expected to buy more than 100 Pantsir-S anti-aircraft missile and gun systems. Also, until 2020, the Ministry of Defense will buy for anti-aircraft missile troops Air Force more than 30 of the latest anti-aircraft missile systems "Vityaz".

Until 2020, the Russian Air Force will receive about 100 Nebo-M radar systems (RLK). During 2012, in part radio engineering troops About 20 radar systems will be delivered to the Air Force, including the updated Gamma-S1M, Sopka, Volga stations and various modifications of the Nebo series stations.

Until 2020 in the interests long-range aviation about 30 Tu-22M3s will be upgraded to the Tu-22M3M modification: they will change all the electronics and be equipped with a new cruise missile X-32. Also, the existing Tu-160s will be upgraded to the Tu-160M ​​version, and the Tu-95MS to the Tu-95MSM. By 2020, the Russian Air Force will receive more than 10 Tu-160M ​​strategic missile carriers.

Until 2020, 60 MiG-31 aircraft will be upgraded in accordance with the MiG-31BM project. In the course of the work, they will receive a new sighting and navigation system and a new airborne radar station.

Since 2011, the Russian Air Force has stopped purchasing unguided attack weapons, this decision was facilitated by the experience of the 5-day war with Georgia, when less than 1% of WTO weapons were used, the Air Force lost 7 aircraft.