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       28 июля 2021 г. на сайте ？RT？ опубликована статья научного сотрудника Сектора военной экономики и инноваций Отдела военно-экономических исследований безопасности Центра международной безопасности ИМЭМО РАН Дмитрия Стефановича ？Blast off! Russia’s missile tests, rocket missions & new stealth fighter launch Moscow’s bid for supremacy in space & in the skies？.

       Russia is increasingly positioning itself as a serious player that can meet its own needs in the field of transport, space and national security while introducing competitive solutions for sale on international markets. At the same time, the West’s sanctions remain a major factor, which, along with others, have stunted the development of the air and space industry globally. After all, healthy competition has been a much more effective tool of scientific and technological progress than attempts to ‘knock’ competitors out of certain markets by applying political pressure. Although in many areas, especially in defense contracts, political considerations are always an important factor.

       One potential barrier to better understanding Russia’s aerospace advances is a published draft order from the security services, which includes a range of “information about military and technological operations” that can’t be disclosed to foreign states.

       While that cloak-and-dagger approach may safeguard state secrets, it makes it tough for international analysts and buyers to know just how advanced Russia is becoming. Public achievements like Checkmate, the Zircon missile, and the Nauka launch may just be the tip of the iceberg...

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