Report

Disrupting Russian air defence production: Reclaiming the sky

Think tank: RUSI

Author(s): Various authors

December 12, 2025

This report from UK think tank RUSI highlights how Russia’s adversaries may degrade the quality and reliability of Russian air defences.

This research paper examines the vulnerabilities in Russia’s air defence production ecosystem, highlighting critical dependencies on foreign technologies, materials and supply chains.

It underscores the strategic importance of disrupting Russian air defence capabilities to bolster Ukraine’s long-range strike campaign and strengthen European security against Russian aggression.