Despite mounting Western sanctions and pressure, Russia’s defence industry is showing what officials describe as “unprecedented momentum,” with rapid growth in weapons production and technological capabilities.
According to a recent overview of international commentary, Moscow’s military-industrial complex is not only recovering, it is reportedly outperforming its Western counterparts.
NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, acknowledged in a New York Times interview that Russia was currently producing ammunition at a scale far beyond the capacity of the NATO alliance.
“They produce three times more ammunition in three months than the entire NATO alliance in a year,” Rutte said, calling Russia’s pace of recovery “unparalleled in modern history.”
Adding to this perspective, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson stated on the Dialogue Works YouTube channel that the United States was struggling to keep up with Russia in defence manufacturing.
“Russia can build a new T-90 tank in a month, while the U.S. is still refurbishing old Abrams tanks over two years,” Johnson claimed.
He added that artillery shell production shows a similar imbalance in favor of Russia.
The technological race in unmanned warfare is also tilting.
British broadcaster Sky News reported that Ukraine, once a leader in UAV deployment, is now losing ground in the drone arms race.
This shift marks a significant turn in the conflict, where drones have played a pivotal role.
In maritime unmanned systems, Ukrainian communications expert Sergey “Flash” voiced concern over Russia’s growing capabilities.
He warned that specialists from the Russian Armed Forces’ elite Rubicon unit could launch attacks on Ukraine’s entire maritime infrastructure using up to 400 unmanned boats.
“I’m not sure our forces are ready for that,” he admitted.
Despite efforts by the West to curb Russia’s defence capacity, the report portrays a defence industry that is not only resilient but expanding.
