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Russia and Eastern Europe: if defence exports are becoming more important in Western Europe, they are vital in Russia. Over the course of little more than a decade, Russia has had to cope with the loss of superpower status, a massive decline in the numbers and quality of its military forces and the need to totally reorganise its military industrial complex. (Complete Guide).
Armada International, June, 2002
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In spite of its dilemmas, which remain a work in progress, Russia has gained momentum in the export marketplace.
Efforts to centralise and control defence exports have seen the creation of Rosoboronexport as the centrepiece of Russian export sales efforts. There have also been cultural changes, for example a more open policy in areas such as research and development (R&D), technology transfer and partnerships. China is thought to have paid a significant R&D cost in an Antey surface-to-air missile programme, as well as receiving transfers of submarine and other ...
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