Russia’s Tech Reliance Deepens Despite Self-Sufficiency Push
Russia's 2025 economy ministry report reveals persistent dependence on foreign technology, contradicting Vladimir Putin's 2030 self-reliance target. Critical sectors—military hardware, drones, energy equipment, and aviation systems—remain tethered to imports.
Western sanctions accelerated the crisis, severing access to vital components like Intel and Texas Instruments chips. Chinese suppliers now dominate Russia's microelectronics imports, accounting for 90% of the market. Reverse-engineered drones expose complete Chinese supply chain penetration, from engines to control systems.
Aviation faces dire straits, with airlines resorting to black-market networks for aircraft parts. The report confirms failed initiatives to diversify exports and repair supply routes, leaving Moscow's technological sovereignty ambitions in tatters.
