The Impact of the Special Military Operation on the State of Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation

Introduction. The relevance of this research topic is related to the growing tensions in the system of international relations, which are bringing to the forefront security issues, the core of which is military power, and one of the tools for its expansion is military-technical cooperation between countries. The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of the special military operation in Ukraine on the state of military-technical cooperation between the Russian Federation. Achieving this goal raises a number of research questions: how has the combat experience of the special military operation in Ukraine influenced changes in the global arms market; what political and economic changes have occurred in the field of military-technical cooperation between the Russian Federation since February 2022; what challenges and threats does the system of military-technical cooperation with the Russian Federation currently face? Answers to these questions require an interdisciplinary analysis at the intersection of political, economic, and military science.
Methods and materials. The study utilized general scientific research methods, as well as problem analysis, OSINT analysis, and SWOT analysis. The materials include theoretical papers examining issues of international, regional, and national security; analytical materials containing factual data on the geography, nomenclature, and cost of military-technical supplies verified by OSINT analysis; and research articles on contemporary armed conflicts in Eurasia.
Results. Combat experience during the special military operation revealed the widespread use of robotic platforms, high-precision weapons, and modern reconnaissance, communications, and control systems, including those based on artificial intelligence, and has affected the changing state of the global arms market. Significant growth in the global arms market and a decline in Russia's share are recorded; our country has lost its dominant position in traditional export markets; a transition to ad hoc military-technical cooperation driven by short-term political and military objectives; the increasing penetration of foreign arms manufacturers into the post-Soviet space; and a reduction in the number of Russian military products ready for export. A SWOT analysis was conducted to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of Russia's current military-technical cooperation.
Conclusion. The study substantiates areas for the development of Russian military-technical cooperation in the current context. Future research prospects lie in an in-depth analysis of intercountry deliveries and the range of military products.