The Russian Military of 2035: What to Expect From the Russian Defense Industry and Military Research and Development

May 24, 2017, 10:00-11:30am (registration required)
1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for a discussion on the long-term implications of Russian military acquisitions with Tomas Malmlöf of the Swedish Defence Research Agency and Michael Kofman of CNA Corporation.

After two decades of neglect, the extensive renewal of military equipment is an important component of Russia’s on-going military modernization. Based on what we know now, what can we predict about how Russia’s procurement plans will translate into new arms systems and defense technologies? 

Featuring:

Tomas Malmlöf, political scientist, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)

Michael Kofman, senior research scientist, CNA Corporation

CSIS Experts:

Olga Oliker, senior adviser and director, Russia and Eurasia Program