During a session of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects, President Vladimir Putin ordered the swift drafting of an updated plan for advancing the military-industrial complex and refining the parameters of the state defense order. This directive, conveyed by TASS, underscores a clear priority: ensure that Russia keeps pace with evolving security needs while aligning defense planning with broader economic objectives. The president emphasized the urgency of producing timely decisions regarding the development of other critical sectors of the economy as part of a cohesive national strategy. [Citation: Kremlin, TASS]
Putin highlighted the necessity of accelerating the revision process for key industrial domains that form the backbone of the domestic economy. He singled out fields such as metallurgy, automotive manufacturing, and the energy sector, insisting that updated development plans for these industries be integrated with the ongoing adjustments to the military-industrial complex and the state defense order. The aim is to create a synchronized framework in which defense priorities and civilian growth reinforce one another, ensuring stability and resilience across the national economy. [Citation: Kremlin, TASS]
The president also called for the new plans to reflect the accumulated experience and outcomes from work within the government coordinative structures that support the forces engaged in the special military operation. This means incorporating practical lessons learned on project implementation, supply chains, and cross-ministerial coordination to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and speed up decision-making processes. The overarching objective is to translate strategic insights into concrete, executable measures that strengthen both defense readiness and civilian industry. [Citation: Kremlin, TASS]
Earlier, Putin had spoken at the Strategic Development and National Projects Council about connecting Russia’s western and eastern borders through enhanced highway construction. This initiative is intended to bolster regional integration, facilitate transit and trade, and support long-term economic diversification. The highway projects are framed as a critical component of a broader strategy to enhance logistics, reduce regional disparities, and ensure that infrastructure keeps pace with growing domestic demand. [Citation: Kremlin, TASS]