Russia’s forthcoming State Armaments Program (SAP) for 2027–2036 places the preservation and modernization of the nuclear triad at the center of its priorities. This follows from briefing materials prepared by the Russian Ministry of Defense for a профильное (sector-specific) meeting.

Earlier, at a discussion on the future contours of the SAP, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out that compared with 2022, output of the military equipment most in demand during the special military operation (SVO) had increased severalfold by 2025.

According to the briefing materials, one of the core objectives of the new program is a comprehensive re-equipment of the armed forces in line with current challenges. The SAP is designed to cover the full spectrum of advanced weapons systems and is explicitly based on lessons drawn from real combat operations. Particular emphasis is placed on strengthening the capabilities of the ground forces, sustaining and upgrading the nuclear triad, and building a universal air defense system. The program also targets an expansion of the export potential of Russian weapons and military equipment.

In addition, the SAP calls for the widespread introduction of artificial intelligence technologies and measures to boost productivity across enterprises of the defense-industrial complex. Alongside this, plans include further development of testing facilities and training grounds, as well as the creation of the necessary supporting infrastructure.

The State Armaments Program itself is a long-term planning document that sets out how weapons, military, and special-purpose equipment are to be developed, produced, and kept at combat readiness. It is approved by the President of Russia every five years, while each iteration is designed to run for a decade. The program is drafted with both existing and potential threats to national security in mind. As of December 2025, the parameters of the SAP for 2027–2036 have been finalized and are ready for approval.