Budgetary expenses for arms, military and special equipment research and development: mechanism and implementation analysis
This article focuses on the budgetary financing mechanism for research and development (R&D) of weapons, military and special equipment (MSE) in the Russian Federation. It reveals nowadays systemic problems in this area hindering effectiveness of R&D. These include: unrealistic assessment of financial support required, pricing for research and purchased products, as well as rationalization of R&D. It reiterates the need to improve the mechanism for the State Arms Program implementation and to increase the efficiency of R&D activities in the development of MSE.