Russia's Military Modernisation: An Assessment

The IISS Strategic Dossier examines the recent development of Moscows armed forces and military capabilities, including its aspirations, successes, and failures. It also provides insights into its operational use of armed forces, including in Syria and state armament programs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This new IISS Strategic Dossier delves into the recent evolution of Moscow's armed forces and military capabilities. It conducts a comprehensive analysis of the aspirations driving Russia's military reform program, examining both its successes and failures. The book also offers valuable insights into Russia's operational deployment of its armed forces, including its involvement in Syria, the outcomes of recent state armament programs, and the trajectory of future developments. Presented in a vibrant full-color format, this comprehensive volume features over 50 graphics, maps, and charts, along with over 70 images. It encompasses chapters on various aspects of Russia's armed forces, including their history since the end of the Cold War, strategic forces, ground forces, naval forces, aerospace forces, and Russia's approach to military decision-making and joint operations.

Given the increasingly tense relations between Russia and its neighbors, as well as growing concerns about the potential for armed conflict, this dossier serves as an indispensable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the state, capabilities, and future of Russia's armed forces.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 211 x 296 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367698119