The development of the Armed forces of the Russian Federation in the next fifteen years: a new Concept

In the coming months a number of Russian agencies to finalize the current version of the concept of construction and development of the Armed forces of Russia and to form plans for its implementation. The security Council recently reviewed the project Concept and approved it, but pointed to the need for some improvement. All the required measures will take several months, and fall 2020 force structure can begin to implement new plans.

Plans & deadlines

The Draft concept of development of the armed forces was ready a few weeks ago. On 22 November held an enlarged meeting of the security Council, which reviewed and discussed the new document. The project received support, but some features will require adjustment.

According to the results of the meeting of security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said that the necessary improvements will be implemented in the coming months. The Ministry of defence and other departments will prepare an updated draft Concept and submit it to the security Council. Then the document will be signed by the President. All this will be done before the end of March.

Prior To July 1, 2020, defense Ministry, interior Ministry, FSB and other security forces must develop the concept of construction and development of their own bodies and the armed forces. Then, no later than October 1, based on these concepts will be work plans for 2021-25 years.

Goals and objectives

The Main objective of the developed Concept, as its name implies, is the construction and development of the armed forces. It is necessary the development and improvement of not only the army but also other institutions responsible for the security of the country and population.

During the meeting of the security Council on 22 November the President of Russia Vladimir Putin pointed out that in the next decade the main challenge in this context is the strengthening and development of military, technical and human capacity of the military organization of the country. When developing real measures of performance, the President proposed to pay attention to several important points, which will be provided differences between the new Concept.

The first thing to ensure a balanced development of all components of the armed forces – due to the good distribution of forces and resources. You also need to improve the management of military organization. Necessary reconnaissance, information-analytical complexes and the adjusted system of interaction between departments.

It is Proposed to continue upgrading. In the coming years, the average percentage of new models in the armed forces should reach 70% and then remain at that level. In strategic nuclear forces the share of modern systems should be even higher. In the future, the purchase of new models will be implemented in the framework of the next state armaments Program, we hope to 2033 Its development will start soon.


In the context of re is necessary to ensure the growth of production readiness of the industry that will allow you to create and produce modern designs. Such issues should be resolved before the actual launch of the state Program of armaments.

Risks and challenges

New Concept of development of the armed forces must take into account all existing risks and threats to national security. As has been noted at different levels, the world is changing rapidly, and the Russian military organization must meet the relevant requirements.

One of the main security threats is the changing military-political situation in the world with the deterioration of relations between large and developed countries. With all this, Russia has to resist not to specific States and military and political blocs.

The Leading countries of the world develop its armed forces, including through new technologies in the field of arms and military equipment. Developing States are not left out and are trying to develop new technology for offensive purposes.

This year has terminated the Agreement on intermediate-range and shorter-range. Continues the discussion of the agreement on the reduction of offensive weapons start-III with uncertain prospects. The appearance on the world stage new players and the disappearance of the limiting documents have a significant impact on the development of the political situation and lead to new requirements in the context of development of the armed forces.

New Concept of construction and development of the armed forces in the resulting view may include various measures, including the most serious. So, Secretary of the security Council did not exclude that taking into account the new Concept can be amended into the existing Military doctrine of Russia.

Methods and tools

Actually, the draft Concept accepted for further development, were not published. Ready document passed all the necessary procedures and approved, also will remain secret. However, this fact does not prevent domestic and foreign media to make predictions on the subject of goals and methods Concept. Such assumptions can be made on the basis of available data and ongoing programs.

It is Expected the improvement of structures and systems enabling interaction between different departments. Due to this, law enforcement agencies can more effectively interact with each other and work together to solve the tasks of ensuring national security. However, details on this subject have not been published because of theircharacter.

Continue the rearmament and re-equipment of other law enforcement agencies. Special attention in this context will be paid to the strategic nuclear forces. By the middle of next decade, the share of modern samples in the SRF reaches 100%, in other components – at least 80-90 percent. At the same time it is expected to complete the main phase of the modernization of the aerospace forces with an almost complete renewal of the fleet. Will continue upgrading other branches, but in their case the results will be more modest.


It Should be noted that accurate indicators, the pace and measures the re will be directly associated with the developed Concept of construction and development. On the basis of its recommendations in the near future will form a new state Program of armaments, which, in turn, will lead to new orders and subsequent deliveries of finished samples.

As follows from the available data about the plans in the sphere of military construction, the most active work of this kind until the mid-twenties. By this time, will be provided the requested update in all major areas with access to the right level of development and novelty. After that, the rate of renewal of the material can be reduced within reasonable limits bearing in mind the continuation of rearmament.

Actions and outcomes

For example, a new Concept of construction and development of the armed forces, you can observe how it is carried out the modernization of the national military organization of our country. At different levels and involving different agencies carried out the necessary work, resulting in increasing the combat capability of the army and other security agencies.

Considering the current threats and challenges to security are developed and accepted General Concept that can affect other documents, until the Military doctrine of the country. On its basis are being developed more specific plans and programmes. In particular, the construction Concept is the basis of government programs of arms.

Currently, a new Concept, laying the groundwork for the development of the armed forces until 2030-2033 years While we are talking only about the draft document, but in the spring it will complete and approved, and by the beginning of 2021 will be prepared a complete package of plans. The development of the armed forces will continue with all the new requirements and needs.