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Russia is now focused on fully developing its aviation sector to be independent of the West and the avaition fleet to be almost exclusively Russian made over the next decade although the majority of civilian products from Russia's leading manufacturers are currently in the experimental design phase,...

Russia has taken a significant step towards eradicating its critical dependence on Western high-power gas turbines. The launch of a thermal power plant with a turbine developed and produced entirely in Russia marks a significant milestone. This is a unique technological achievement for the country,...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Despite the challenging circumstances, Russian mechanical engineering is demonstrating remarkable resilience and adaptability. The industry's decline commenced in spring 2022 amidst mounting geopolitical tensions, but proved to be of short duration. The first growth impulse occur...

By Rhod Mackenzie
Since 2022 Russia has embarked on a major programme of import substitution to replace their dependency on western technology and equipment, lets look at how that is going in trains,planes and automobiles.

Towards the end of 2023, Russian Railways initiated the inaugural journey...

Despite the challenging circumstances, Russian mechanical engineering is demonstrating remarkable resilience. The decline of the industry began in the spring of 2022, coinciding with an increase in geopolitical tensions. However, this proved to be a short-lived phenomenon. The first growth impulse o...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia will begin to produce everything it may lack due to Western sanctions. He made this announcement at a meeting with the heads of the world's leading news agencies in St. Petersburg.

"Yes, we may have to adjust our goals to...